Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer

Copello; Aylesbury; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Copello seeks a Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer to provide technical leadership across high-profile communications projects. You will design end-to-end solutions and mentor engineers while delivering cutting-edge satellite and terrestrial networks.

The role combines hands-on engineering with strategic input, influencing system architectures and technology directions within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in telecommunications, satellite communications or network systems engineering.
• Experience leading technically complex engineering projects.
• Strong collaboration with partners, customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead technically complex engineering projects across telecommunications initiatives.

Skills

Satellite comms

Cellular networks

4G/5G

Network architecture

Core networks

Systems engineering

Linux

Technical leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Bid development

Job description

Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer

Hybrid Working | Competitive Salary & Benefits

Lead the Development of Future Communications Technology

We're partnering with an established technology organisation that is helping drive innovation across next-generation communications and connectivity.

The organisation works across advanced telecommunications, satellite communications and future network technologies, helping bring innovative solutions closer to real-world deployment. Their engineers collaborate with businesses, technology partners, research institutions and government-backed programmes to solve complex technical challenges and shape the future of communications.

This is an opportunity for an experienced engineer to take a leading role in technical delivery, solution development and innovation programmes while remaining hands-on with cutting-edge technology.

The Opportunity

As a Senior Telecoms Systems Engineer, you'll be trusted to provide technical leadership across a range of high-profile communications projects.

• Leading technically complex engineering projects
• Designing end-to-end communications solutions
• Supporting the development of advanced satellite and terrestrial networks
• Leading collaborative programmes involving external stakeholders
• Defining system architectures and technical approaches
• Supporting technology strategy and innovation initiatives
• Contributing to bids, proposals and future opportunities
• Mentoring and supporting less experienced engineers

You’ll have significant influence over technical direction, project outcomes and the future evolution of communications technologies.

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking an experienced communications engineer with a strong background in telecommunications, satellite communications or network systems engineering.

Experience in several of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Satellite communications systems
• End-to-end cellular networks
• 4G, 5G and future mobile network technologies
• Network architecture and systems design
• Core networks
• Systems engineering and integration
• Linux and software-enabled communications systems
• Technical leadership of complex projects
• Stakeholder engagement and customer-facing delivery
• Bid development and collaborative R&D programmes

We're particularly interested in people who combine strong technical capability with leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Why Join?

This role offers a rare opportunity to combine deep technical engineering with genuine influence and ownership.

You’ll benefit from:

• Technical leadership opportunities without moving away from engineering
• Exposure to some of the most exciting developments in communications technology
• The ability to shape projects from concept through to delivery
• A collaborative, innovation-focused culture
• Access to leading experts across multiple technical disciplines
• The chance to contribute to technologies that will underpin future global connectivity

Location & Travel: This position involves travel to engineering facilities, partner organisations and project sites. As some locations are not readily accessible by public transport, applicants should hold a full UK driving licence and be comfortable travelling as required