Senior Wireless Network Design Engineer

Espace; Saratoga (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Continuous learning and development opportunities

Health and wellness care options

Paid time off

Job summary

Espace is seeking a Senior Wireless Network Design Engineer to lead the design and optimization of wireless networks for its LEO satellite constellation. The role involves frequency planning, network optimization, and collaboration across multi-disciplinary teams.

Ideal candidates will have a Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering and 5 years of RAN experience. Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits will be offered to successful applicants, based in Saratoga, California.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Radio Access Network (RAN) engineering is a must.
• Proven experience leading complex technical analyses and design efforts.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead frequency planning activities to mitigate interference.
• Own cell planning activities including locations and traffic models.
• Define, monitor, and optimize key performance indicators for LEO networks.

Skills

5G NR

LTE

NB-IoT

Radio Access Network (RAN)

Doppler shift compensation

Beamforming techniques

MATLAB

Atoll

NS-3

Education

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Simulation tools

Phased array antennas

Job description

Role Overview

Senior Wireless Network Design Engineer: lead the design, planning, and optimization of wireless networks supporting E‑Space’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Own critical aspects of radio access network (RAN) design, drive technical trade studies, and influence system‑level architecture decisions while collaborating with systems, orbital, and core network teams.

Responsibilities

• Network Planning, Design, and Optimization
  • Lead frequency planning activities to mitigate interference through advanced frequency reuse strategies.
  • Own cell planning activities, determining cell center locations, density, bandwidth allocation, and service duration based on subscriber density, traffic models, and service requirements.
  • Lead beam management design to create, optimize, and maintain planned cells on the ground.
  • Define, monitor, and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs), accounting for dynamics unique to LEO satellite networks.
• Satellite and System‑Level Coordination
  • Lead satellite scheduling strategies for the LEO constellation to optimally serve ground cells.
  • Conduct and review feasibility analyses for technical configurations, including frequency of operation, bandwidth, and cell size.
  • Own link budget analyses for satellite‑to‑ground and ground‑to‑satellite links, including margin analysis and sensitivity studies.
  • Collaborate with Systems, Orbital, and Core Network teams to drive cohesive system architecture and trade‑offs.
• Technical Leadership
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid‑level engineers.
  • Contribute to the definition of network design methodologies, tools, and best practices.
  • Support system integration, testing, and field trials with expert‑level analysis and recommendations.
• 3GPP Protocols
  • Deep understanding of 5G NR, LTE, and NB‑IoT specifications, including non‑terrestrial network (NTN) considerations.
• Radio Physics
  • Strong understanding of Doppler shift compensation and timing advance (TA) implementation for LEO satellite communications.
• Simulation Tools
  • Advanced experience with MATLAB, Atoll, and NS‑3 for network modeling, simulation, and performance evaluation.
• Hardware
  • Strong familiarity with phased array antennas and beamforming techniques.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Wireless Communications.
• 5 years of experience in Radio Access Network (RAN) engineering is a must.
• Proven experience leading complex technical analyses and design efforts.
• Strong system‑level thinking and the ability to influence cross‑functional technical decisions.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with greenfield RAN deployments.
• Familiarity with orbital engineering fundamentals and satellite constellation concepts.
• Experience working with 3GPP Non‑Terrestrial Networks (NTN).

Compensation & Position Details

Full‑time, exempt position based in our Saratoga office. Target base pay: $150,000 - $200,000 annually. Total compensation will be determined by relevant job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Applicants must hold work authorization for the location of this role; sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Health and wellness care options
• Financial solutions for the future
• Optional legal services (U.S. only)
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off