Design Engineer

Connect44 GmbH; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect44 GmbH in Manchester is seeking a Design Engineer to design and optimize wireless infrastructure, including radio networks, antennas, and transmission systems.

You will develop site layouts, perform RF planning for 4G/5G, coordinate with vendors, and produce CAD drawings and BOMs while ensuring compliance with standards.

Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certification in wireless systems is a plus.
• Experience across MNO projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review designs for wireless telecom projects including site layouts, schematics, and equipment configurations.
• Perform radio planning and RF propagation modelling for 4G/5G and other wireless technologies.
• Assess site surveys and environmental constraints to inform design solutions.
• Liaise with vendors and field teams to ensure build feasibility and compliance with standards.
• Produce detailed CAD drawings, bills of materials, and documentation for construction and installation.
• Validate network performance metrics through simulations and post-deployment testing.
• Collaborate with Design managers, and overseas departments throughout the project.

Skills

RF engineering

Cell planning

Site acquisition

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor in Telecommunications

Electrical Engineering

Wireless systems certification

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Atoll

Planet

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Design Engineer to join our team and play a key role in delivering innovative and high-quality engineering solutions.

Empleo: Permanent

Overview

Design Engineer This position is responsible for designing and optimizing wireless infrastructure, including radio networks, antennas, and transmission systems, to meet coverage, capacity, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review designs for wireless telecom projects including site layouts, schematics, and equipment configurations.
• Perform radio planning and RF propagation modelling for 4G/5G and other wireless technologies.
• Assess site surveys and environmental constraints to inform design solutions.
• Liaise with vendors and field teams to ensure build feasibility and compliance with standards.
• Produce detailed CAD drawings, bills of materials, and documentation for construction and installation.
• Validate network performance metrics through simulations and post-deployment testing.
• Collaborate with Design managers, and overseas departments throughout the project.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of RF engineering, cell planning, and site acquisition workflows.
• Experience with design tools like AutoCAD, GIS, and propagation software (e.g., Atoll, Planet).
• Knowledge of relevant wireless technologies and standards (e.g. LTE, 5G, IoT).
• Ideally previous experience in all MNO projects, but not essential.
• Experience in high level quality assurance and design sign off
• Familiarity with telecoms regulations, health and safety requirements, and design codes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred but not essential.
• Professional certification in wireless systems or network design is a plus.