Wireless Design Engineer

Connect44 GmbH; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flat hierarchy

Quick decision making

Job summary

A growing telecommunications company in Manchester is seeking a Design Engineer to optimize wireless structures such as radio networks and transmission systems. The role involves creating designs, performing radio planning for 4G/5G projects, and assessing environmental factors. Candidates should have a degree in a related field, familiarity with telecom regulations, and skills in RF engineering and design software like AutoCAD. Join an innovative team with a focus on swift decision making and project growth.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of RF engineering and cell planning.
• Experience with wireless telecom project designs.
• Familiarity with telecoms regulations and health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review designs for wireless telecom projects.
• Perform radio planning and RF propagation modelling for 4G/5G.
• Assess site surveys and environmental constraints.
• Liaise with vendors for build feasibility.
• Produce CAD drawings and documentation for construction.
• Validate network performance metrics.
• Collaborate with Design managers and overseas departments.

Skills

RF engineering

Cell planning

Site acquisition workflows

AutoCAD

GIS

RF propagation software (e.g., Atoll, Planet)

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Professional certification in wireless systems or network design

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Atoll

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.

Empleo: Permanent

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.