Principal Architect - Connected Mobility, UAV & 5G

AT&T Mobility Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AT&T Mobility Services in Plano, TX, is hiring a Principal Technical Architect to define and drive the technical strategy for connected vehicles, UAVs, and mobility solutions. You will lead architecture, RF integration, and certification readiness across multiple teams, ensuring device requirements meet network and regulatory standards.

The role requires deep expertise in 4G/LTE and 5G, RF modules, antennas, and embedded cellular solutions, with hands-on testing and strong collaboration with

Qualifications

• Deep experience in wireless device architecture and connected mobility.
• Strong knowledge of 4G LTE and 5G technologies and RF integration.
• Experience designing, prototyping, testing, and launching mobility or IoT devices.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive AT&T's technical strategy and architecture for connected mobility solutions.
• Translate business requirements into device specifications, test strategies, and certification criteria.
• Lead cross-functional alignment across Device Technology, Product, IoT, CTO, RAN, Mobility Core, and OEMs.
• Lead integration of 4G/5G connectivity, RF technologies, antennas, and embedded solutions.
• Develop test plans, object lists, and acceptance criteria for conformance validation.
• Drive certification readiness and mitigate interoperability risks before launch.
• Oversee prototype, lab, field, and developmental testing; troubleshoot issues using RF testing and traces.
• Collaborate with partners to evaluate architecture options and resolve device-network integration challenges.
• Utilize network simulators from Keysight, Rohde & Schwarz, and Anritsu for validation.
• Develop technical documentation and operational-readiness materials.

Skills

Wireless device architecture

Connected mobility

4G LTE

5G architectures

RF integration

Automotive connectivity

RF testing

Lab and field testing

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Electrical Engineering or related field

Equivalent experience

Tools

Keysight

Rohde & Schwarz

Anritsu

Job description

AT&T Mobility Services in Plano, TX, is hiring a Principal Technical Architect to define and drive the technical strategy for connected vehicles, UAVs, and mobility solutions. You will lead architecture, RF integration, and certification readiness across multiple teams, ensuring device requirements meet network and regulatory standards.

The role requires deep expertise in 4G/LTE and 5G, RF modules, antennas, and embedded cellular solutions, with hands-on testing and strong collaboration with