Senior Connectivity Researcher

Honda Motor Europe Ltd; Theale; Sur place; GBP 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jobtailor seeks an experienced researcher to independently lead delivery focused research in software defined connectivity, performing technology validation and testing in the lab and in real-world settings.

You will drive PoC development for WiFi 7, 6G, network APIs, and cloud integration, translate outcomes into production architectures, and collaborate with global teams to move from experimentation to mass production.

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Networking, Mathematics, or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading or managing large projects and collaborating with research partners
• Experience working with connectivity technology or network platforms across public and private environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex systems to varied audiences
• Self-directed, proactive, and effective in both independent and collaborative settings
• Practical experience with cloud platforms, API integration, and platform operations, ideally using AWS
• Hold a valid UK driving license

Responsabilités

• Lead delivery focused research in software defined connectivity from validation to testing in lab and real-world settings
• Conduct sensing and PoC development targeting WiFi 7, 6G, network APIs, and cloud integration
• Translate research outcomes into production relevant architectures and proofs of concepts
• Drive technology maturation and transfer to global product and engineering teams
• Operate a cloud based PoC sandbox for evaluating new digital services and integration
• Monitor connectivity tech, standards, and market developments to shape use cases
• Advise on software defined connectivity and guide delivery decisions and direction
• Collaborate across Honda teams and internal partners to integrate connectivity tech
• Manage work packages spanning research, PoCs, and production transfer
• Communicate complex concepts to senior stakeholders in the UK and Japan
• Propose new research activities and PoCs to leadership based on evidence
• Coordinate with internal and external research partners for PR, publications and standardization
• Travel internationally to engage with conferences, suppliers, workshops, and collaborators

Connaissances

Project Management

Technical Communication

Software Defined Connectivity

Self-Directed

Proactive

Collaborative

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Networking / Mathematics

Outils

AWS

Cloud-Based Sandbox

API Integration

Description du poste

• Independently lead delivery focused research in software defined connectivity from technology validation and testing in the lab and in real world settings
• Conduct sensing and PoC development targeting emerging technologies such as Wi Fi 7, 6G, network APIs, and cloud based integration of connectivity services
• Translate research outcomes into production relevant architectures documents and proof of concepts, demonstrating both technical feasibility and business value
• Drive technology maturation and transfer to global product and engineering teams, supporting progression from experimental validation to mass production readiness
• Own and manage operations of a cloud based proof of concept sandbox environment used to evaluate new digital services and software–hardware integration across Honda assets (e.g. vehicles, electric chargers)
• Actively monitor connectivity technologies, standards, and market developments to shape product relevant use cases and inform research prioritisation
• Serve as a technical authority and advocate for software defined connectivity, guiding delivery decisions, development approaches, and project direction
• Collaborate within DTL and across interdisciplinary Honda teams to integrate connectivity technologies into broader research and product initiatives
• Manage work packages spanning connectivity research, PoCs, and production transfer
• Communicate complex technical concepts and outcomes clearly to technical and non technical senior stakeholders in UK and Japan
• Propose new research activities and PoCs to technical leadership through a bottom up, evidence based approach
• Coordinate with internal and external research partners, including support for PR events, publications and influencing standards formation related activities
• Travel internationally to engage with conferences, suppliers, workshops, and collaborators as required

Requirements

• Degree in a relevant discipline (e.g. Computer Science, Networking, Mathematics, or equivalent)
• Proven experience leading or managing large projects and collaborating with research partners
• Experience working with connectivity technology or network platforms across public and private environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex systems to varied audiences
• Self‑directed, proactive, and effective in both independent and collaborative settings
• Practical experience with cloud platforms, API integration, and platform operations, ideally using AWS
• Hold a valid UK driving license

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in software defined connectivity, cloud platforms, and API integration, with a strong ability to translate research into production-ready architectures. Proven leadership in managing large projects and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to drive technology maturation and product integration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Software Defined Connectivity
• Cloud Platform Operations
• API Integration
• Project Management
• Technical Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Technology Validation
• Proof of Concept Development
• Network APIs
• Wi Fi 7
• 6G
• Connectivity Technology
• Research Management
• Architecture Documentation
• Experimental Validation
• Mass Production Readiness

Soft Skills

• Strong Written Communication
• Strong Verbal Communication
• Self-Directed
• Proactive
• Collaborative

Certifications & Qualifications

• Valid UK Driving License

Industry Keywords

• Connectivity Research
• Emerging Technologies
• Market Developments
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Research Partnerships

Tools & Technologies

• AWS
• Cloud-Based Sandbox Environment
• Digital Services Integration
• Connectivity Standards Monitoring