RF & NTN Propagation Engineer for Satellite Ground Systems

Meridian Space; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Space UK Limited is seeking an RF & NTN Propagation Engineer to own the physical layer RF architecture, analyze signal propagation, and optimize link performance for the Meridian 5G Non-Terrestrial Network solution.

You will drive RF design, beam design, and coverage modelling, validate ground segment hardware, and collaborate across RF, RAN, and systems teams to deliver end-to-end performance in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer science, telecommunications, or a related field.
• Experience with RF system design, link budgets, and NTN channel models involving delay, Doppler, and fading.
• Experience executing beam design and coverage modelling.
• Experience in the design and/or operations of satellite networks, satellite ground segments, and ground segment components/systems.
• Experience in system engineering and architecture specifications across a complex system of systems architectures implemented by multiple multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across RF, RAN, core, security, and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Own the physical layer RF architecture, signal propagation analysis, and link performance for the Meridian 5G Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) solution.
• Oversee the deployment of RF analysis tasks and ground segment hardware validation.
• Drive RF system design, analysis and simulation work including link budgets, and antenna systems architecture for the Meridian ground segment.
• Execute beam design and coverage modelling including live testbed analysis of NTN channel aspects.
• Develop and validate NTN channel models involving delay, Doppler shifts, and fading.
• Collaborate with RAN, RF, and systems architects to ensure end-to-end coherence of the Meridian solution.
• Lead the lab/testbed build, automating test execution, and conducting KPI measurements across complete end-to-end architecture.

Skills

RF system design

Link budgets

NTN channel models

Beam design

Satellite networks

Ground segment

System engineering

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (EE / CS / telecom)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Keysight testbeds

Spirent testbeds

CI/CD for test automation

Job description

Meridian Space UK Limited is seeking an RF & NTN Propagation Engineer to own the physical layer RF architecture, analyze signal propagation, and optimize link performance for the Meridian 5G Non-Terrestrial Network solution.

You will drive RF design, beam design, and coverage modelling, validate ground segment hardware, and collaborate across RF, RAN, and systems teams to deliver end-to-end performance in a fast-paced, highly technical environment.