Wireless Design Engineer – 4G/5G Network Planning & CAD

Connect44 group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect44 group seeks a skilled Design Engineer to design and optimise wireless infrastructure, including radio networks, antennas, and transmission systems. The role focuses on meeting coverage, capacity, and quality targets across the Manchester area.

Key activities include RF planning, site layouts, CAD drafting, and coordination with vendors and field teams to ensure build feasibility and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of LTE/5G and related standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of RF engineering, cell planning and site acquisition workflows.
• Experience with CAD, GIS and wireless propagation software is preferred.
• Knowledge of LTE, 5G, IoT and relevant wireless standards.
• Professional certs in wireless systems or network design are a plus.

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

RF engineering

Cell planning

Site acquisition workflows

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Degree in Telecommunications or Electrical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

GIS

Atoll

Planet

Job description

Connect44 group seeks a skilled Design Engineer to design and optimise wireless infrastructure, including radio networks, antennas, and transmission systems. The role focuses on meeting coverage, capacity, and quality targets across the Manchester area.

Key activities include RF planning, site layouts, CAD drafting, and coordination with vendors and field teams to ensure build feasibility and regulatory compliance. Strong knowledge of LTE/5G and related standards is essential.