This role requires relocation to Abu Dhabi. A highly skilled engineering team developing next-generation secure wireless communication systems for mission-critical government and defence applications is seeking a Senior Engineer — Waveform (Layer 2). This hands-on role focuses on the design, simulation, and validation of advanced Layer 2 communication protocols for wireless networks — including MAC, LLC, routing, and scheduling algorithms — powering secure tactical communications across MANET, LTE, 4G, and 5G environments.
About This Defence Communications Opportunity
Application Domain: Mission-critical government and defence secure wireless communication systems
Technology Focus: Next-generation Layer 2 waveform — MAC, LLC, routing, scheduling for MANET and tactical networks
Team: Waveform architects, simulation specialists, and embedded software engineers delivering from concept to implementation
Relocation: This role requires relocation to Abu Dhabi — candidates must be willing to move
Why This Senior Wireless Engineer Role Stands Out
High-Impact R&D: Develop MAC, LLC, routing, and scheduling algorithms for secure tactical communication systems
Full Development Lifecycle: From algorithm design through simulation, validation, and embedded system integration
Simulation Expertise: Build and maintain network simulation models using OMNeT++, NS-3, or equivalent tools
Cross-Functional R&D: Collaborate with waveform architects, embedded engineers, and simulation specialists
Position Overview
This Senior Engineer — Waveform (Layer 2) role designs and develops Layer 2 algorithms and protocols for secure wireless communication systems, develops and simulates MAC, LLC, routing, and scheduling protocols for MANET, builds and maintains network simulation models using tools such as OMNeT++ and NS-3, designs simulation scenarios covering mobility and traffic models, analyses protocol performance, develops logging and analysis tools for Layer 2 performance metrics, produces technical documentation and simulation reports, and collaborates with waveform architects, embedded software engineers, and cross-functional R&D teams throughout the development lifecycle.
Why This Role Matters: As Senior Wireless Communications Engineer in Abu Dhabi, you design the Layer 2 protocols powering secure tactical communications for mission-critical government and defence systems, build and validate MAC, LLC, MANET routing, and scheduling algorithms that field teams depend on, work alongside world-class waveform architects and embedded engineers, apply C++ and Python alongside OMNeT++ and NS-3 to real secure communications challenges, and build a career at the absolute frontier of wireless communications engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Layer 2 Protocol Design & MANET Development
- Design and develop Layer 2 algorithms and protocols for secure wireless communication systems
- Develop and simulate MAC, LLC, routing, and scheduling protocols for MANET (Mobile Ad Hoc Networks)
- Analyse protocol performance and optimise throughput, latency, reliability, and network efficiency
Simulation, Analysis & Documentation
- Build and maintain network simulation models using OMNeT++, NS-3, or similar simulation environments
- Design simulation scenarios covering mobility, traffic models, and network performance evaluation
- Develop logging and analysis tools to capture and evaluate key Layer 2 performance metrics
- Produce technical documentation, simulation reports, and performance analysis for engineering stakeholders
R&D Collaboration & Reviews
- Collaborate with waveform architects, embedded software engineers, and cross-functional R&D teams to integrate algorithms into secure communication platforms
- Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and troubleshooting activities throughout the development lifecycle
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Experience Requirements
- 7+ years of experience developing or simulating Layer 2 protocols for wireless communication systems
- Strong understanding of wireless communication protocols including MAC, LLC, routing, and scheduling
- Experience developing or evaluating protocols for MANET, Wi-Fi, LTE, 4G, or 5G networks
- Strong programming experience with C++ and Python
- Experience using network simulation tools such as OMNeT++, NS-3, or equivalent
- Good understanding of wireless communication systems including Layer 2 and Physical Layer concepts
- Experience debugging, validating, and optimising wireless communication algorithms
- Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi — mandatory
About This Opportunity — Secure Tactical Communications in Abu Dhabi
Join a highly skilled engineering team in Abu Dhabi developing next-generation secure wireless communication systems for mission-critical government and defence applications. This role places Senior Wireless Communications Engineers at the forefront of Layer 2 waveform development — designing the MAC, LLC, MANET routing, and scheduling algorithms that power secure tactical communications from concept through to implementation, alongside world-class waveform architects, simulation specialists, and embedded software engineers.
⚠️ Relocation to Abu Dhabi is required.
Career Excellence: Design next-generation Layer 2 waveform protocols for mission-critical defence communications in Abu Dhabi.
Who Should Apply?
- Layer 2 Waveform Engineers: With 7+ years of MAC, LLC, MANET protocol development and simulation experience
- Wireless Protocol Specialists: Experienced with LTE, 4G, 5G, or MANET wireless communication protocols
- C++ & Python Engineers: With wireless algorithm development and debugging expertise
- OMNeT++ / NS-3 Simulation Engineers: Comfortable building, maintaining, and validating wireless network simulation models
- Defence & Government Communications Engineers: Ready to relocate to Abu Dhabi for a high-impact R&D role
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