Senior Research Scientist, Telecommunications Standards

Responsibilities
In this position you would be responsible for standards and requirements development of evolving telecommunications networks. This position presents an opportunity for candidates that are looking to work on challenging and innovative technology across diverse areas in standards.
You should be knowledgeable of fixed / mobile access networks, core networks, and 4G/5G technologies including Long Term Evolution (LTE), Radio Access Network (RAN), Wi-Fi, Cable, and Fiber and you should have experience with telecommunications services and features (e.g., voice, video, data and messaging) and the standards protocols used to support these services and features such as IP, IMS, and SIP signaling. In particular, you should have specialized technical expertise in priority services (e.g., National Security/Emergency Preparedness (NS/EP)-Emergency Telecommunications Service (ETS), Government Emergency Telecommunications Service (GETS), Wireless Priority Service (WPS), Next Generation Network Priority Services (NGN-PS), and Public Safety). You should have experience in standards development in one or more major standards organization (e.g., 3GPP, IETF, ATIS), including experience in dealing with participants from service providers and equipment vendors.
Qualifications
Required experience: Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D.
Qualifications:

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, ECE, or similar field.
• Leadership role in a national standards and international standards organizations (e.g., ATIS, 3GPP, IEEE, Broadband Forum).
• Expert knowledge in IMS Core Network, LTE, 5G, EPC, RAN, Wi-Fi, Cable, Fiber architecture, requirements, protocols, and detailed message specification and associated requirements/protocols.
• Experience attending and presenting technical contributions in one or more of the following standards bodies: 3GPP, ATIS, IETF, IEEE, ITU-T, Wireless Broadband Alliance, Broadband Forum, and Cable Labs.
• Have held lead editorship position or role in development of international and national standards/specifications.
• Be a recognized expert in development of (have authored, contributed to, or participated actively in open industry discussions) service, network, and protocol requirements for NGN, LTE/5G, and various access technologies, e.g., LTE, Wi-Fi, Cable, Fiber.
• Travel required: 6-7 trips (both domestic and international) per year
• This position is able to be on-site in Red Bank, NJ or remote.
• US Citizenship required for this role

Benefits: Our comprehensive Benefits and Beyond package is designed to support every aspect of your health, wealth, self and beyond.

• Health- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, HSAs and FSAs, and supplemental health options to keep you and your family healthy all year long.
• Well-being- We strive to support your overall well-being - including emotional, financial, social/community, and physical wellness programs.
• PTO & holidays- Our PTO programs helps you take the time in the ways that matter most. With 20 days a year of accrued PTO, 6 paid federal holidays, 4 floating holidays, and a flexible approach, Peraton Labs avidly supports a healthy work/life balance.
• Retirement- All regular employees are eligible to participate in Peraton's 401(k) retirement savings plan through Fidelity. Peraton will match 100% of the first 4% you contribute, and 50% of the next 2% you contribute. All contributions are 100% vested after two years of service.
• Career Development- We are invested in your future, and pride ourselves on providing best-in-class training to our team through Skillsoft e-Learning Suite for formal and informal learning, professional and technical certification preparation, and education assistance for career path-related courses at accredited institutions.
• TA and Student Loan Refinancing- Peraton provides tuition and training assistance for its employees, in addition to access to a student loan refinancing service and 529 plan through tuition.io to support your continued education aspirations.

Peraton Overview
Peraton drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted and highly differentiated national security solutions and technologies that keep people safe and secure. Peraton serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets. Every day, our employees do the can't be done, solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers.
Target Salary Range
$146,000 - $234,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.