5G NTN Consultant- Satellite Comms

Job Description

Role: 5G NTN Consultant- Satellite Comms

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical guidance for 5G NTN architecture, integration, and protocol behaviour
• Design and support E2E NTN testbeds across:
  • O-RAN gNB (RU/DU/CU/RIC)
  • Core Network
  • Payload and feederlink systems
• Define emulator vs hardware-in-loop strategies
• Evaluate UE simulators and channel emulators
• Support NTN-specific testing:
  • Doppler compensation
  • Timing synchronization
  • Beam hopping
  • Satellite handovers
  • Feederlink switchover
• Develop integration and regression test strategies
• Drive lab orchestration and automation requirements

Required Skills

• 8+ years in 5G systems engineering
• Strong knowledge in:
  • RAN (RU/DU/CU)
  • O-RAN
  • Core Network
  • UE behavior
• Hands-on 5G NTN testbed experience
• Expertise in 3GPP Rel-17/18 NTN standards
• Experience with:
  • UE simulators
  • Channel emulators
  • O-RAN interfaces (eCPRI, NETCONF/YANG, RIC)
• Ability to execute complex integration and validation plans

Preferred

• Experience at LEO satellite or NTN companies
• Knowledge of satellite ground systems and feederlink architectures
• Familiarity with:
  • srsRAN
  • OpenAirInterface
  • Amarisoft
• Experience with CI/CD and lab automation

Education

BS/MS in EE, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.