3GPP SA Standards Engineer

Job overview

The 3GPP SA Standards Engineer role is onsite in Reston, VA. Compensation is $162,000–$315,000 per year, reflecting the full range across possible career levels. Ofinno is a research and development lab advancing communication and media standards, with work contributing to technologies including 5G cellular, Wi-Fi, and media compression. The engineer develops and promotes concepts and intellectual property through global standards work, helping advance future wireless communication specifications. Research, technical proposals, and collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders connect standards contributions to broader business objectives.

What you'll do

• Participate in 3GPP standardization meetings within SA2 or CT1 working groups
• lead creation and promotion of intellectual property rights and standardization proposals
• develop inventions and expand Ofinno’s IP portfolio
• define and evaluate future 3GPP system architecture and NAS protocol concepts
• collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• present technical findings and proposals to clients and industry partners.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

3gpp sa standards engineer

3gpp

sa2

ct1

wireless standards

5g

6g architecture

nas protocols

intellectual property

reston va

$162k–$315k/year

ofinno

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching from day one
• selected healthcare plans with covered premiums and employer HSA contributions where applicable
• unlimited paid time off and sick leave
• stocked kitchen
• on-campus gym.

Why this role

The role focuses on 3GPP SA standards, including SA2 or CT1, and may be filled at different career levels. Benefits include day-one 401(k) matching, selected healthcare plans with covered premiums, unlimited paid time off and sick leave, and an on-campus gym.

About the employer

Ofinno is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.