Rail RF Engineer: 2G–5G Coverage & Network Design

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited in London is seeking an RF Engineer to design and optimise 2G–5G coverage across Britain's rail estate, balancing telecommunications engineering with the safety-critical railway environment.

You will conduct site surveys, plan networks, and work with rail operators and contractors to deliver RF upgrades in line with safety standards and project timelines, ensuring reliable passenger and operational connectivity.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of RF principles across 2G-5G networks.
• Experience in railway environment and rail safety regulations.
• Proficiency with RF planning/measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and optimise RF networks (2G-5G) across railway infrastructure, ensuring reliable coverage along tracks, stations, and tunnels for passenger connectivity and critical operations.
• Conduct site surveys, RF audits, and interference investigations across the London rail network, within safety-critical environments.
• Liaise with stakeholders, including telecoms operators and Network Rail teams, to deliver RF upgrades on schedule and in line with safety standards.

Skills

RF principles

2G-5G knowledge

Rail safety regs

RF planning tools

Tools

RF planning tools

RF measurement tools

Job description

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited in London is seeking an RF Engineer to design and optimise 2G–5G coverage across Britain's rail estate, balancing telecommunications engineering with the safety-critical railway environment.

You will conduct site surveys, plan networks, and work with rail operators and contractors to deliver RF upgrades in line with safety standards and project timelines, ensuring reliable passenger and operational connectivity.