Wireless Communications Engineer
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeHybrid
location_on5735, Eldora Drive, Vista Grande Terrace, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80918, United States
About Caliola
Caliola is a woman-owned small business dedicated to improving and protecting the Nation's way of life through secure collaboration and resilient communications. Our team of engineers, subject matter experts, and veterans develops trusted solutions for mission-critical communications. We are driven by our core values: I3 for C3 (Insight, Innovation, and Integrity for Command, Control, and Communications).
Our performance has driven rapid growth and national recognition, including being named twice to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ and inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies. We have also been recognized as a Colorado Company to Watch, a ColoradoBiz Top Company in Aerospace & Defense, and the #2 Gazette's Best Workplace (medium size) in 2025.
Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, we operate in a leading aerospace and defense hub with proximity to major military installations. Set against the Rocky Mountains, the region offers year-round outdoor recreation and a high quality of life for professionals and families.
About the Role
As a Wireless Communications Engineer, you will lead the development and analysis of various communications systems and waveforms. Your work will directly impact the design of new innovative HF radios, improve the performance of legacy operational communications systems, and research new ideas across the space of resilient wireless communications.
In this role, you will function as a systems engineer responsible for feasibility studies, algorithm development and integration, and system performance evaluation. You will collaborate closely with cross-disciplinary teams of software and hardware engineers to solve important problems. Success in this position requires a solid understanding of theoretical communications systems behavior, a commitment to high-quality performance evaluation, and an excellent work ethic.
Hiring Process
As part of our selection process, we ask all applicants to complete a short, 10-12 minute survey from Culture Index. This is a survey, not a test; there is no passing or failing. The purpose of this survey is to identify your unique strengths as they relate to our open positions. Please copy and paste the following link into a separate browser window to complete: go.cultureindex.com
Culture & Equal Opportunity
At Caliola, we believe that true innovation can only occur when teammates bring their authentic selves to collaborate in a supportive, encouraging environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.
Caliola participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all new hires. All candidates will be required to pass a basic background screening.
Work location
Work model: Hybrid
5735, Eldora Drive, Vista Grande Terrace, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80918, United States
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign, develop, prototype, and test innovative algorithms and signaling techniques
- check_circlePerform trade studies across different algorithmic approaches and performance metrics
- check_circleLead feasibility studies and trade studies across system architectures
- check_circleCommunicate technical results internally and externally through writing and presentations
- check_circleLead small cross-functional teams to solve challenging engineering problems
- check_circleResearch new ideas across the space of resilient wireless communications
- check_circleConduct system-level benchtop and field testing of communications systems
Requirements
- verifiedMS with 3 years' experience or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
- verifiedExpertise in digital communication theory
- verifiedExperience with C++ and/or Python
- verifiedExperience with physical layer modeling & simulation
- verifiedU.S. citizenship required for security clearance
- verifiedAbility to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Nice to Have
Experience with medium access control protocol design and implementation. Experience with FPGA implementation tradeoffs for physical layer designs. Experience with modern version control software (git) and build systems (cmake). Experience mentoring and training junior staff members. Experience with radar systems. Experience with positioning, navigation, and timing systems. Active security clearance.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleFlexible PTOcheck_circleSubsidized health insurancecheck_circle401(k) matching
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: Digital Communication Theory, Coding, Modulation, Detection, Estimation, C++, Python, Physical Layer Modeling, Simulation, Medium Access Control Protocol Design.
Education: PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
Frequently asked questions about Wireless Communications Engineer at Caliola Engineering, LLC
What does a Wireless Communications Engineer at Caliola Engineering, LLC do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the Wireless Communications Engineer at Caliola Engineering, LLC will design, develop, prototype, and test innovative algorithms and signaling techniques; perform trade studies across different algorithmic approaches and performance metrics; lead feasibility studies and trade studies across system architectures; and communicate technical results internally and externally through writing and presentations.
What are the requirements for this Wireless Communications Engineer role?expand_more
To qualify for the Wireless Communications Engineer at Caliola Engineering, LLC position, applicants should have: MS with 3 years' experience or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline; Expertise in digital communication theory; Experience with C++ and/or Python; Experience with physical layer modeling & simulation; U.S. citizenship required for security clearance; and Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
Where is the Wireless Communications Engineer role at Caliola Engineering, LLC located?expand_more
Wireless Communications Engineer at Caliola Engineering, LLC is based in 5735, Eldora Drive, Vista Grande Terrace, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, 80918, United States. This is a hybrid role.
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Caliola Engineering, LLC has listed this Wireless Communications Engineer role as hybrid.
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Wireless Communications Engineer at Caliola Engineering, LLC typically requires 3+ years of relevant experience at the mid level level.
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Key skills for Wireless Communications Engineer at Caliola Engineering, LLC include Digital Communication Theory; Coding; Modulation; Detection; Estimation; C++; Python; and Physical Layer Modeling.
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Educational requirements for this role: PhD in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
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Wireless Communications Engineer at Caliola Engineering, LLC is part of the it job category on Recrutus.
About Caliola Engineering, LLC
Caliola Engineering, LLC operates within the defense and space manufacturing sector, delivering specialized engineering solutions to clients across the US Government. Headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO, the firm combines the expertise of systems, security, and software engineers with PhD researchers to address mission-critical challenges. The company maintains deep subject matter proficiency in wireless communications, cryptography, protected MILSATCOM, software-defined radio, and unmanned airborne systems. This technical foundation supports the development and transition of innovative technologies into established Programs of Record.
As a 100% woman-owned small business, Caliola Engineering focuses its operations on NAICS codes 541715 for research and development in physical, engineering, and life sciences, as well as 541330 for engineering services. The organization is registered with CAGE Code 8DPM1 and DUNS Number 057246073, ensuring compliance with federal contracting requirements. The team leverages its unique composition and technical background to provide tailored support for government programs requiring advanced engineering capabilities and secure communication systems.
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