Lead Satellite Networks Architect - 5G NTN & RAN Design

Airbus Ventures; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Space UK Limited is looking for a Principal Satellite Networks Architect to own the end-to-end systems architecture of the Meridian 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) solution, bridging space and ground segments.

You will translate macro concepts into detailed specifications, define roadmaps, and oversee deployment across RF, network, and test domains in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• Experience architecting system-of-systems across satellite networks.
• Strong knowledge of 3GPP, 5G NTN, NG-RAN or O-RAN.
• Expertise in RF design, link budgets, NTN channel models.
• Experience with beam design, coverage modeling and NTN testing.

Responsibilities

• Define and develop Meridian NTN RAN architecture.
• Own requirements engineering and roadmaps for ground segment RAN.
• Drive RF system design and beam/coverage modeling.
• Lead lab/testbed build, automate tests, KPI measurements.
• Collaborate with network core, OSS, and space segment architects.

Skills

Systems engineering

Communication skills

RF knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or related field

Master's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or related field

Tools

Keysight/Spirent emulators

CI/CD platforms

Job description

Meridian Space UK Limited is looking for a Principal Satellite Networks Architect to own the end-to-end systems architecture of the Meridian 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) solution, bridging space and ground segments.

You will translate macro concepts into detailed specifications, define roadmaps, and oversee deployment across RF, network, and test domains in a fast-paced environment.