Research Wireless Communication Engineer

About Regulus

Regulus is a defense-tech startup, we are developing advanced solutions that protect critical systems against operational threats. Our systems are field-proven, deployed by the IDF and global partners, and have safeguarded lives and strategic assets.

This is a unique opportunity to join a company at a pivotal growth stage and help shape its products, culture, and future.

We are seeking a highly skilled Research Communication Engineer to join our advanced communications research team. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in wireless communication systems, signal processing, and cybersecurity, and will contribute to the design, analysis, and implementation of next-generation communication architectures for autonomous platforms, including drones and other wireless systems.

We are seeking a Research Communication Engineer who will play a key role in advancing our communication technologies, working at the intersection of RF engineering, digital signal processing, and security research.

Key Responsibilities

• RE and weaknesses research of advanced wireless communication protocols, including drone data links, OFDM-based systems, and packet structures.
• Formulation of smart RF techniques for wireless communication disruptions.
• Design, and evaluate communication modules for cutting edge short and long range systems.
• Analyze and optimize communication performance under various channel and interference conditions.
• Work with Wi-Fi and IEEE standards (802.11, 802.15.1, etc.) and integrate them into custom communication architectures.
• Simulate cellular system components (GSM, UMTS, LTE, and 5G) for research and prototype purposes.
• Investigate and address cybersecurity challenges in wireless systems, including encryption, authentication, and vulnerability analysis.
• Perform signal demodulation and decoding using RF front-end hardware and digital signal processing (DSP) algorithms.
• Utilize laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, software defined radios) for measurement, validation, and debugging of communication systems.
• Develop analysis and simulation tools in Python and MATLAB, and perform system integration under Linux environments.
• Document technical results, write research reports, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, and cybersecurity domains.

Required Qualifications

• M.Sc. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Communication Systems, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of wireless communication principles, including modulation, coding, MIMO, and link adaptation.
• Experience with OFDM-based systems and cellular protocols (LTE, UMTS, GSM, or 5G NR).
• Knowledge of RF system design, DSP, and baseband algorithm development.
• Solid grounding in cybersecurity concepts as applied to communication links, including cryptography and secure protocol design.
• Hands-on experience with lab testing and RF measurements.
• Strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, and Linux environments.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with drone communication systems or other mobile platforms.
• Familiarity with SDR (Software Defined Radio) platforms such as USRP or HackRF.
• Understanding of network simulation tools (e.g., NS-3, GNU Radio).
• Knowledge of embedded systems or real-time software development.