IEEE/Wi-Fi Standards Research Engineer

Ofinno
Reston, VA
IEEE/Wi-Fi Standards Research Engineer

About Ofinno:
Ofinno is a leading research and development lab headquartered in Reston, Virginia, specializing in advancing communication and media standards. Our team’s innovative work has led to significant contributions to technologies such as 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and media compression. Ofinno holds strategic partnerships and licensing agreements with several of the world’s leading technology companies that use such technologies. At Ofinno, we foster an environment of collaboration and excellence, where researchers can focus on delivering breakthroughs that shape the future of technology.

Position Overview:
As an IEEE/Wi-Fi Standards Research Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in advancing Wi-Fi technologies and standards. This position focuses on researching and optimizing Wi-Fi transmission and reception mechanisms, as well as developing novel algorithms based on IEEE 802.11, 802.15, and 802.19 protocols. Your work will contribute to the development of new features in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi/Cellular coexistence technologies, positioning Ofinno as a leader in the Wi-Fi standards landscape. You will actively participate in IEEE and other relevant standards bodies, helping shape the future of wireless communication and ensuring the alignment of business priorities with emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

As an IEEE/Wi-Fi Standards Research Engineer, you will:
  • Research and optimization of advanced Wi-Fi transmission and reception mechanisms.
  • Develop novel enhanced algorithms based on IEEE 802.11, 802.15, and 802.19 protocols.
  • Provide patentable and standardization-oriented solutions for implementation of new features in Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi/Cellular coexistence technologies.
  • Participate in IEEE and other relevant standards bodies to help drive advanced solutions to support Ofinno business priorities.
  • Write and present technical contributions to standards bodies, including IEEE 802.
  • Support the entire patent process from start to end.
  • Interact with and present to clients.
  • Possess expert knowledge of communication theory and IEEE 802 standards related technologies such as wireless local area network (WLAN) Wi-Fi (802.11n/ac/ax/be/bn, 802.11ad/ay), ZigBee, UWB, IEEE 802.15, 802.19 coexistence, V2X, multi-band, MIMO, Wi-Fi based positioning(802.11az), Wi-Fi sensing (802.11bf), cellular systems (e.g., 3GPP standards), or advanced spatial multiplexing mechanisms.
Based on your experience and qualifications, you may join us as a Senior Engineer, Staff Engineer, Senior Staff Engineer, or Principal Engineer.

Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; Ph.D. is strongly preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience with IEEE standards
  • A proven record of successful contributions to IEEE standards and activities
  • A proven record of developing patents related to wireless communication systems, Wi-Fi standards, IEEE 802.11, or 3GPP standards
  • Experienced in WLAN/Wi-Fi, cellular systems (e.g., 3GPP standards), or unlicensed spectrum
  • Experience developing physical/MAC layer protocols/procedures – channel access mechanism (e.g., LBT/FBE), OFDM/OFDMA, MIMO, dual-band operation, channel access mechanisms for mmWave frequencies, multi-beam operation, positioning, power saving techniques
  • Experience developing use cases and requirements for next generation Wi-Fi, Zigbee, UWB, and wireless personal area network (WPAN) communications
  • Experience with link-level/system-level simulation/optimization of wireless systems, protocol layer design, and network signaling
  • Have a theoretical understanding of network performance, queuing analysis, and spectral efficiency
What else you should know:
Our people are our business. We know you have to see it to believe it, but here are some of the perks you can count on:
  • 401(K) matching – We help you plan and save for retirement with a 401(K) matching program that’s available on day one.
  • Free healthcare plans – Ofinno covers full premiums for you and your family on select healthcare plans, including employer HSA contributions if applicable.
  • Free food – Our kitchen is always fully stocked, including lunch, protein bars, fruit, sodas, coffee and tea.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off – Our lives are enriched by family time, vacations and personal time, so we offer unlimited paid time off and sick leave.
  • On-campus gym – Unwind, reduce stress and feel great – even when you’re at work.
  • Please discuss with our great People Ops team about additional benefits offered.
What Now?
What are you waiting for? We hope you will click on the link and forward your credentials to us today. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Posted 2026-01-29

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