Systems Engineer (RAN)

As a Systems Engineer in the Access Networks team, you will contribute to the design, integration, and deployment of next-generation satellite communications systems. You’ll work across a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with software, network, and operations teams while acting as a technical authority on complex programmes. You will shape the architecture and lifecycle of 5G NTN-enabled solutions, from requirements to deployment. This role offers a hands-on opportunity to influence future radio access and ground segment capabilities in a global context.

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Pension scheme and private healthcare
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge satellite and 5G NTN technologies
• Collaborative engineering culture with exposure to complex international programmes

• Lead systems engineering activities for Radio Access Network (RAN) and Access Network subsystems
• Develop and manage system requirements, specifications, and technical documentation
• Support the design, integration, validation, and deployment of satellite ground segment capabilities
• Design and validate 5G NTN Layer 2 and Layer 3 features aligned to 3GPP standards
• Lead simulation and modelling to evaluate system performance for engineering decisions
• Develop test methodologies, tools, and validation campaigns for new network capabilities
• Support deployment of lab and test infrastructure for next-generation communications
• Collaborate with software, systems, operations, and programme teams to introduce new services
• Investigate and resolve complex technical challenges across disciplines
• Contribute to future radio resource management strategies to maximise performance
• Monitor industry developments and emerging technologies to shape system architecture
• Provide technical leadership during integration, testing, and service introduction activities

• Degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, Satellite Communications, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline
• Strong systems engineering experience in telecommunications or satellite environments
• Knowledge of Radio Access Network (RAN) technologies
• Understanding of 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)
• Understanding of satellite propagation, modulation and coding
• Experience developing system requirements, specifications, and technical documentation

• collaborative
• problem-solving
• technical leadership
• RAN technologies
• 5G NTN
• satellite ground segment systems