Design Engineer

Connect44; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect44 in Manchester is seeking a Design Engineer to design and optimize wireless infrastructure across 4G/5G networks, including radio nets, antennas, and transmission systems, to meet coverage and capacity targets.

You will develop site layouts and schematics, perform RF propagation modelling, liaise with vendors and field teams to ensure build feasibility and compliance, and produce CAD drawings, BOMs and installation documentation for construction.

Qualifications

• Design and optimize wireless telecom designs including site layouts 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 CAD drawings, bills of materials, and documentation for construction and installation.

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 workflows

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Atoll

Planet

Job description

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.