Access Engineer – 4G/5G Testing & Validation

National Physical Laboratory (NPL); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced pension scheme

Flexible working

Training and upskilling opportunities

Job summary

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking an Access Engineer to strengthen the UK telecoms ecosystem. This role involves hands-on work across various telecom technologies, supporting device testing and validation, while ensuring compliance with security standards.

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of 4G/5G technologies and experience in testing tools. We offer a range of benefits including enhanced pension schemes and flexible working. This position requires SC clearance and commuting to Birmingham at least twice a week.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of 4G/5G radio technologies and fixed access systems.
• Experience with Kubernetes and OpenStack environments.
• Proficiency in functional testing and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support review of supplier designs and testing protocols.
• Build and support testing devices including RF systems.
• Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues in test environments.

Skills

Knowledge of 4G/5G radio technologies

Kubernetes

OpenStack

Testing tools and environments

Problem-solving skills

Agile methodologies

Job description

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is seeking an Access Engineer to strengthen the UK telecoms ecosystem. This role involves hands-on work across various telecom technologies, supporting device testing and validation, while ensuring compliance with security standards.

Candidates should possess strong knowledge of 4G/5G technologies and experience in testing tools. We offer a range of benefits including enhanced pension schemes and flexible working. This position requires SC clearance and commuting to Birmingham at least twice a week.