Core Engineer

Kontron Transportation; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer Pension contribution

Health Care

Life Assurance

Company Mobile phone

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Training and certification support

Job summary

A leading communication solutions provider in the UK seeks a telecommunication engineering expert with a strong background in managing GSM-R networks and telecommunication projects. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of experience, possess a relevant engineering degree, and be proficient with MS Office. The role involves engineering design, collaboration with teams, and may require travel up to 30% of the time. The company offers several benefits including pension contributions and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in telecommunication engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal English Language skills.

Responsibilities

• Engineering changes to existing GSM-R network and migration to future technologies.
• Produce High Level and Low Level Design documents.
• Review and validate works completed by 3rd parties/partners.
• Coordinate with internal and external teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Attend/organize engineering workshops with customers and suppliers.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Strong knowledge of GSM-R/2G, 5G, IMS, IP, Virtualization

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Coordination and management skills

Education

Engineering Degree (Bachelor/Master)

Job description

Overview

Kontron Transportation, a division within the Kontron Group, is one of the world's leading providers of complete communication solutions for critical networks and transport. As a leader in the Global System for Mobile Communications for Railways (GSM-R) market and a partner of the leading rail operators in more than 25 countries, innovation and adaptation of its portfolio of solutions (4G, 5G, FRMCS, digitalisation) is at the heart of its business. Kontron Transportation invests heavily in research and development and participates significantly in developing the next generation of broadband solutions for critical networks, for example, as an associate member of the European research initiative Shift2Rail.

We prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an environment of open communication and collaboration. Our dedication to creating a more sustainable company is evident in our daily choices and actions. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity, valuing growth and innovation, and recognizing the importance of knowledge and experience. We also support our employees' career and professional development.

What we can accomplish together

• Engineering of changes / extensions to existing GSM-R network and migration to future technologies
• Production of core engineering related documentations such as, but not limited to:
• High Level Design documents
• Low Level Design documents
• Reviewing and validating works completed by 3rd parties/partners
• Ensure engineering is carried out according to customer requirements
• Handing over to installation and acceptance teams
• Coordination with other internal and external teams, suppliers and customers
• Attend/organize engineering workshops with customers and suppliers
• Travel up to 30% of the time

Kontron Transportation benefits

• Company benefits include: Employer Pension contribution, Health Care, Life Assurance, Company Mobile phone
• Career progression and ongoing development
• Training and support towards further certifications
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• Home working: Manager’s discretion/based on experience

Who do we seek?

• British citizen, or if you have pre-settled or settled status from the EU settlement scheme or leave to enter or remain in the UK or with the right of abode in the UK
• Minimum Engineering Degree (Bachelor/Master)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in telecommunication engineering
• Strong Proficiency in MS Office Suite – Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint & SharePoint
• Excellent written and verbal English Language skills

You are recognised for the following qualities

• Good Know how in the required technologies (GSM-R/2G, 5G, IMS, IP, Virtualization).
• Good know how of Technical documentation
• Good attention to detail
• Able to work independently
• Good team worker
• Able to coordinate and manage other teams and resources
• Willingness to travel (UK, Ireland)
• (Desirable) Experience in the railway industry