Wireless Design Engineer

Connect44 Sarl; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Insurance

25 Days of Annual Leave

Flat Hierarchy

Job summary

A telecommunications solutions company in Manchester is seeking a Design Engineer responsible for designing and optimizing wireless infrastructure. You will develop designs for wireless telecom projects, perform RF propagation modeling, and assess site surveys. Ideal candidates possess a degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering and have strong problem-solving skills. The role supports hybrid working with benefits like private health insurance and 25 days of annual leave.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of RF engineering and site acquisition workflows.
• Degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review designs for wireless telecom projects.
• Perform radio planning and RF propagation modelling for 4G/5G.
• Liaise with vendors and assess site surveys.
• Liaise with vendors and field teams to ensure build feasibility and compliance with standards.
• Produce detailed CAD drawings, bills of materials, and documentation for construction and installation.
• Validate network performance metrics through simulations and post-deployment testing.
• Collaborate with Design managers, and overseas departments throughout the project.

Skills

RF engineering

Cell planning

Site acquisition workflows

AutoCAD

GIS

Propagation software

Problem-solving

Communication skills

5G

IoT

Health & safety

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering

Professional certification in wireless systems

Tools

AutoCAD

Atoll

Planet

Planet

Job description

Design Engineer role is responsible for designing and optimizing wireless infrastructure, including radio networks, antennas, and transmission systems, to meet coverage, capacity, and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and review designs for wireless telecom projects including site layouts, schematics, and equipment configurations.
• Perform radio planning and RF propagation modelling for 4G/5G and other wireless technologies.
• Assess site surveys and environmental constraints to inform design solutions.
• Liaise with vendors and field teams to ensure build feasibility and compliance with standards.
• Produce detailed CAD drawings, bills of materials, and documentation for construction and installation.
• Validate network performance metrics through simulations and post-deployment testing.
• Collaborate with Design managers, and overseas departments throughout the project.

Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of RF engineering, cell planning, and site acquisition workflows.
• Experience with design tools like AutoCAD, GIS, and propagation software (e.g., Atoll, Planet).
• Knowledge of relevant wireless technologies and standards (e.g. LTE, 5G, IoT).
• Ideally previous experience in VMo2 projects, but not essential.
• Familiarity with telecoms regulations, health and safety requirements, and design codes.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field preffered.
• Professional certification in wireless systems or network design is a plus.

Why Connect44?

• Join a growing Build Department and be on the ground floor to expand Connect44 Build.
• Flat Hierarchy and quick decision making.
• Hybrid Working
• Private Health Insurance.
• 25 Days of Annual Leave.