Wireless Engineer Jobs

As a Wireless Engineer, you play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and optimizing wireless communication systems. Your expertise in RF signals, network design, and antennas is essential for ensuring seamless connectivity in today's technology-driven world. The job market for Wireless Engineers is growing rapidly, with opportunities in various industries such as telecommunications, IoT, and mobile communications. With a yearly salary range typically between $70,000 to $120,000, this role offers lucrative rewards for skilled professionals. To excel as a Wireless Engineer, it's important to stay updated on the latest technologies, such as 5G and Wi-Fi 6, and develop proficiency in tools like spectrum analyzers and simulation software. Balancing work life in this dynamic field involves adapting to changing network demands while enjoying the benefits of being at the forefront of wireless innovation.

About this role

Apptronik is a human-centered robotics company developing AI-powered robots to support humanity in every facet of life. Our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo, is built to collaborate thoughtfully with people, starting with critical industries such as manufacturing and logistics, with future applications in healthcare, the home, and beyond.

We operate at the cutting edge of embodied AI, applying our expertise across the full robotics stack to solve some of society's most important problems. You will join a team dedicated to bringing Apollo to market at scale, tackling the complex challenges like safety, commercialization, and mass production to change the world for the better.

JOB SUMMARY

Apptronik is seeking a Wireless Networking Engineer to join our team in Austin, TX, to own the software and systems behind reliable wireless connectivity for our flagship humanoid robot, Apollo. In this role, you will define network requirements, conduct technology trade-off studies, and harden links for real-time teleoperation and fleet operations across various facilities. You will join a dedicated team applying expertise across the robotics stack to solve complex challenges in safety and commercialization to change the world for the better.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Define functional and non-functional network requirements including latency budgets, bandwidth minimums, and security posture for various traffic classes.
Evaluate and recommend candidate technologies such as WiFi 6/6E, private 5G, and LTE against defined robot requirements.
Engineer wireless links to sustain ~100 Hz control and telemetry traffic with bounded tail latency using MAC- and IP-layer QoS.
Optimize bandwidth to reduce aggregate traffic to fit specific WiFi channels through video encoding and telemetry decimation.
Configure and harden the robot's wireless stack on embedded Linux, including roaming, addressing, and reconnection handling.
Partner with hardware/RF teams to characterize radio modules, antenna placement, and self-interference from power electronics.
Design robot-side network health telemetry and diagnostic trouble codes integrated into the telemetry pipeline.
Design link-loss detection, watchdog logic, and safe-state transitions to ensure operational safety over wireless links.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency in C++ within a Linux environment for system-level and real-time performance-sensitive code.
Solid command of TCP/IP, UDP, and QoS mechanisms with the ability to perform latency and jitter analysis.
Working knowledge of 802.11 internals (WiFi 6/6E) and RF propagation/interference fundamentals.
Hands-on experience with the Linux wireless stack (nl80211, wpa_supplicant) and network drivers.
Familiarity with network security (WPA3-Enterprise, 802.1X/EAP) and certificate/PKI lifecycles.
Experience with robotics/embedded middleware like ROS2/DDS and containerization tools like Docker.

Nice to have: private 5G/CBRS deployment, video codec experience (H.264/H.265/AV1) and GStreamer pipeline tuning, multi-robot/fleet networking, and RF lab/measurement experience.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. An EE/RF or networking background is a strong plus given the wireless focus of this role.
4+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on system-level software, including demonstrable depth in networking, wireless, or embedded-Linux connectivity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
Hearing and speech to communicate.

*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.

Apptronik provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About Apptronik

Robots have the potential to reshape our existence. Our mission is to leverage robotics to improve universal quality of life. Robots will become one of the most impactful and effective tools humanity has ever created. We believe robots should do the work humans don’t want to do. We pursue ambitious goals to make this a reality. We’re not satisfied making incremental improvements to the status quo but are driven to change the paradigm altogether. Our robots are versatile, capable of solving numerous tasks with a single embodiment. Join us on the next phase of our journey as we get our systems out into the world to do the most meaningful work.

Team

Kelly Perdew

Carl Showalter

Peter Bordes

Mike Mcshaffry

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Define functional and non-functional network requirements including latency budgets, bandwidth minimums, and security posture for various traffic classes.

Evaluate and recommend candidate technologies such as WiFi 6/6E, private 5G, and LTE against defined robot requirements.

Engineer wireless links to sustain ~100 Hz control and telemetry traffic with bounded tail latency using MAC- and IP-layer QoS.

Optimize bandwidth to reduce aggregate traffic to fit specific WiFi channels through video encoding and telemetry decimation.

Configure and harden the robot's wireless stack on embedded Linux, including roaming, addressing, and reconnection handling.

Partner with hardware/RF teams to characterize radio modules, antenna placement, and self-interference from power electronics.

Design robot-side network health telemetry and diagnostic trouble codes integrated into the telemetry pipeline.

Design link-loss detection, watchdog logic, and safe-state transitions to ensure operational safety over wireless links.

SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Proficiency in C++ within a Linux environment for system-level and real-time performance-sensitive code.

Solid command of TCP/IP, UDP, and QoS mechanisms with the ability to perform latency and jitter analysis.

Working knowledge of 802.11 internals (WiFi 6/6E) and RF propagation/interference fundamentals.

Hands-on experience with the Linux wireless stack (nl80211, wpa_supplicant) and network drivers.

Familiarity with network security (WPA3-Enterprise, 802.1X/EAP) and certificate/PKI lifecycles.

Experience with robotics/embedded middleware like ROS2/DDS and containerization tools like Docker.

Nice to have: private 5G/CBRS deployment, video codec experience (H.264/H.265/AV1) and GStreamer pipeline tuning, multi-robot/fleet networking, and RF lab/measurement experience.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred. An EE/RF or networking background is a strong plus given the wireless focus of this role.

4+ years of experience in software engineering with a focus on system-level software, including demonstrable depth in networking, wireless, or embedded-Linux connectivity.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.

Hearing and speech to communicate.

*This is a direct hire. Please, no outside Agency solicitations.