Position Overview

We are Looking for a Senior RAN Integration Engineer to join our Validation Team in Hyderabad, India.

Will be responsible for hands-on validation and troubleshooting of RAN systems in satellite end-to-end environment.
This role involves analysing and troubleshooting field test results, performing validation of RAN components (terrestrial and non terrestrial), and ensuring network performance and reliability meet design expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Perform hands-on RAN testing in an end-to-end lab environment.
2. Troubleshoot and interpret field testing results to identify issues and improvement opportunities.
3. Perform RAN-oriented troubleshooting and root cause analysis.
4. Work closely with system engineers and developers to validate new software releases and features.
5. Contribute to test planning, execution, and reporting for RAN validation activities.

Qualifications

1. Proven experience in wireless network testing.
2. Experience Working with QXDM
3. Strong expertise in RAN and RF engineering and related testing methodologies.
4. Hands-on experience in 5G/LTE system validation.
5. Experience working with eNodeB and analysing relevant logs.
6. Practical experience operating within a full end-to-end RAN environment.

 Education:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Communication Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related engineering field. Relevant certifications or advanced degrees are considered an advantage.

Experience:

A minimum of 7 years.

 Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience with Python and MATLAB for automation and data analysis.
2. Familiarity with industry tools such as XCAL, UE Simulators, and Viavi.
3. Solid RF testing background and understanding of radio performance metrics.
4. Experience/Knowledge on 3GPP procedures involving RRC,RLC,MAX,PHY layers

 Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills, Proven ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams, Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Technology Stack:

• QXDM
• XCAL
• Python
• MATALB

Physical Requirements

Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

Position Overview

The RAN Validation Team Lead is responsible for leading and executing end-to-end validation activities for LTE Radio Access Network (RAN) systems. The role combines hands-on technical validation with team leadership, lab ownership, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure high-quality LTE feature delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership:

• Lead validation activities for LTE RAN features across PHY, MAC, RLC, PDCP, and RRC layers.
• Define validation strategies, test plans, and coverage for new LTE features, releases, and bug fixes.
• Review and approve test results, failure analysis, and validation reports.
• Drive root cause analysis for complex LTE issues (throughput degradation, BLER, HARQ failures, scheduler behavior, CQI/MCS mismatches, PHY impairments).

Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and technically guide a team of LTE RAN validation engineers.
• Allocate tasks, track progress, and ensure on-time delivery of validation milestones.
• Support team growth through technical coaching, reviews, and knowledge sharing.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluations.

Automation & Tools:

• Drive test automation efforts using Python (MATLAB is an advantage).
• Review and guide development of automation frameworks, drivers, and test utilities.
• Ensure efficient use of CI pipelines, logs, KPIs, and performance dashboards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in LTE RAN validation, testing, or system engineering.
• Strong understanding of LTE protocols and KPIs
• Hands-on experience with RF and LTE RAN lab equipment.
• Proven experience as a technical team leader or validation team lead
• Strong debugging skills across PHY, MAC, and higher layers.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related field.

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of experience in LTE RAN validation, testing, or system engineering.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• MATLAB experience.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis.
• Familiarity with CI/CD, Git, and automated test frameworks.
• Experience working with distributed or global teams.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and ownership mindset.
• Clear technical communication (written and verbal).
• Ability to balance hands-on technical work with team leadership responsibilities.
• Structured, detail-oriented, and quality-driven approach

Technology Stack:

Physical Requirements

 Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

Position Overview 

The PSC Agent is a customer‑facing operational role responsible for incident intake, service monitoring coordination, communication management, and lifecycle tracking across satellite‑to‑mobile services. Operating within the Service Assurance organization, the PSC Agent acts as the primary interface between customers and technical operations, ensuring transparent communication, disciplined incident handling. 

This role is critical during launch, early‑life support, and steady‑state operations, ensuring customer trust, SLA adherence, and audit‑ready incident documentation. 

It establishes baseline customer‑facing support capacity within Service Assurance and is designed to scale as service demand grows. The PSC Agent plays a critical role in strengthening customer trust, improving incident handling efficiency, and supporting consistent service assurance across global satellite‑to‑mobile operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

Customer Interface & Incident Intake 

• Act as the first point of contact for customers reporting service incidents, degradation, or operational queries. 

• Receive incident reports via defined channels and log them accurately into the incident management system. 

• Ensure correct capture of customer impact, service identifiers, timestamps, and symptoms. 

Incident Logging, Classification & Tracking 

• Classify incidents based on severity, service impact, and domain (satellite, RAN, gateway, core, transport, OSS). 

• Maintain full lifecycle tracking of incidents from creation through closure. 

• Ensure incidents are routed to the correct NOC or Managed Services team per Service Assurance workflows. 

NOC Coordination & Escalation Management 

• Coordinate closely with Nokia Managed Services NOC Engineers and AST NOC Telco Engineers for incident triage and progress updates. 

• Execute escalation procedures as defined by Service Assurance governance. 

• Follow instructions from NOC and Operations leadership precisely, including severity changes and customer notifications. 

Customer Communication & Transparency 

• Provide timely, accurate, and structured updates to customers throughout the incident lifecycle. 

• Translate technical NOC updates into clear, customer friendly communication. 

• Manage customer expectations during major incidents, restoration activities, or prolonged outages. 

Documentation, Audit & Governance Support 

• Maintain complete and accurate incident records, communication logs, and closure notes. 

• Ensure documentation supports audit requirements, SLA validation, and post incident analysis. 

• Support Governance and Operations teams with incident data for reviews, reporting, and compliance. 

Service Restoration & Closure Assurance 

• Confirm service restoration with NOC teams before customer closure communication. 

• Ensure customers receive clear confirmation of resolution and next steps, if applicable. 

• Validate that incident closure meets Service Assurance quality standards. 

• Ensure all deployments meet quality benchmarks, standards, and defined acceptance criteria.  

Deliverables 

• Accurate and complete incident tickets with full lifecycle documentation. 

• Customer communication records aligned with Service Assurance transparency standards. 

• Restoration confirmation records and incident closure summaries. 

• Audit‑ready documentation supporting compliance and governance reviews. 

Qualifications  

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, IT, Computer Science, or a related discipline.  

• ITIL Foundation or service management certification is preferred. 

Experience 

• 2–5 years of experience in telecom service assurance, NOC support, customer operations, or incident management roles.  

• Experience supporting mobile, satellite, or hybrid telecom networks in regional or global operations environments is preferred. 

• Prior experience in 24×7 operational environments is an advantage. 

Required Technical Expertise 

• Strong understanding of incident management fundamentals including logging, severity assignment, escalation, and closure discipline. 

• Working knowledge of telecom service domains such as RAN, core, transport, OSS/NMS, gateway, and satellite service chains. 

• Ability to interpret operational inputs such as alarms, incident updates, and service impact indicators (without performing L2/L3 troubleshooting). 

Professional Skills 

• Strong customer‑facing communication skills, both written and verbal. 

• High attention to detail with disciplined documentation practices. 

• Ability to remain calm and structured during high‑severity incidents and time‑critical situations. 

• Strong coordination skills across Service Assurance, Managed Services, NOC, and engineering teams. 

Technology Proficiency 

• ITSM / incident management tools (ServiceNow, Remedy, Jira Service Management, or equivalent). 

• Collaboration and documentation tools (Outlook, Teams, Confluence, SharePoint). 

• Exposure to OSS/NMS dashboards and operational monitoring views is a plus. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational environment, including shift‑based coverage if required. 

• Role may require coordination across global time zones to support continuous Service Assurance coverage. 

• Ability to support extended incident bridges during major outages or launch‑phase events. 

• Role is being recruited in India to support regional customer engagement, time‑zone aligned operations, and 24×7 Service Assurance coverage 

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

Job Summary

We are seeking Senior Embedded Software Engineer with extensive experience in firmware and embedded software development. The ideal candidate has a strong background in low-level programming, hardware bring-up, and real-time embedded systems. This role focuses on developing software for gateway systems, requiring high reliability, robustness, and fault tolerance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain firmware and embedded software for satellite systems.
• Perform hardware bring-up, including board-level debugging, bootloader development, and peripheral integration.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers to validate and optimize system functionality.
• Ensure the software is highly reliable, fault-tolerant, and resilient to extreme environmental conditions, meeting the rigorous demands of satellite applications.
• Debug complex system issues involving hardware-software interaction.
• Optimize software performance for real-time and resource-constrained environments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience in embedded software and firmware development.
• Strong expertise in C and C++ programming. 
• Proven experience with Linux OS 
• Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up, including debugging bootloaders, memory interfaces, and peripheral drivers.
• Experience with real-time systems and low-level embedded programming. 
• Strong knowledge of networking and binary protocols.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Xilinx hardware platforms.
• Experience with Petalinux and Yocto build systems.
• Understanding of OpenMP and parallel computing optimizations.
• Experience in aerospace or satellite system development.
• Linux device drivers, Low level drivers, QNX/RTOS drive programming, ARM assembly, Embedded C/C++

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Linux Systems Engineer to join our team. This role will focus on managing and optimizing our Computer-Aided Design (CAD) systems. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux system administration, experience with CAD tools, and a passion for ensuring the reliability and performance of our engineering infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• System Administration: Design, configure, and maintain Linux-based servers and workstations used for CAD applications. Ensure high availability, usage optimization and performance of these systems.
• CAD Management: Support and manage CAD tools and environments, including installation, configuration, license management and troubleshooting. Work closely with engineering teams to understand their requirements and provide solutions.
• Automation: Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline system management tasks, such as software deployment, system monitoring, and backup processes.
• Security: Implement and maintain security measures to protect CAD systems and data. Ensure compliance with company policies and industry standards.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor system performance and resource utilization. Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks to ensure smooth operation of CAD applications.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams, including IT, engineering, and stakeholders, to ensure seamless integration and operation of CAD systems. Provide technical support and guidance to users.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in Linux system administration, with a focus on supporting Grid/scheduling systems and License environments (FlexLM)

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Linux operating systems (e.g., Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu), scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python), version control (e.g., GIT, Gitlab), and CAD tools (e.g., Questa (Modelsim), Xcelium or VCS).
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Certifications: Relevant certifications (e.g., RHCE, CompTIA Linux+) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud technologies (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of network protocols and services (e.g., DNS, DHCP, NFS).
• Familiarity with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).

Position Overview 

We are seeking a Senior FPGA Verification Engineer with 4–8 years of experience to design, develop, and execute comprehensive verification strategies for complex FPGA designs. This role requires strong hands-on expertise in System Verilog and UVM, testbench architecture, and cross-functional collaboration with design and system teams. 

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and maintain System Verilog/UVM-based verification environments for FPGA block-level and top-level designs  
• Create and execute verification plans, directed and constrained-random test scenarios, assertions, and functional coverage  
• Perform simulation-based verification of FPGA designs using industry-standard simulators  
• Drive debug and root-cause analysis of functional issues and work closely with FPGA RTL designers
• Integrate and maintain VIPs, scoreboards, checkers, and reference models  
• Support FPGA bring-up, validation, and debug activities on FPGA platforms and evaluation boards  
• Review FPGA RTL, verification code, and test plans to ensure quality and completeness  
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to FPGA verification best practices
• Support regression runs, coverage closure, and release signoff 

Qualifications 

Education:  

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field 

Experience: 

4–8 years of hands-on experience in functional verification 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Familiarity with cadence tools like Xcelium 
• Familiarity with Xilinx Vivado 
• Experience with hardware/software co-verification  
• Knowledge of high-speed interfaces (AXI, AXIStream, DDR, SPI)  

Soft Skills: 

• Strong analytical and debugging skills  
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Self-driven with the ability to own verification tasks end-to-end  
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality 

Technology Stack: 

• Languages: System Verilog, Verilog, VHDL (working knowledge)  
• Verification Methodology: UVM  
• Simulation Tools: Xcelium, Questa, VCS  
• FPGA Tools: Xilinx Vivado  
• Debug Tools: SimVision  
• Scripting: Python, Tcl, Shell  
• Version Control: Git   

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to work in a standard office environment  
• Ability to use a computer for extended periods  
• Occasional lab work for FPGA bring-up and debug 

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

Software Simulation Engineer 

AST SpaceMobile and our global partners are building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network to be accessible by standard smartphones. Called SpaceMobile, this ultra-powerful network is being designed to provide connectivity at 4G/5G speeds everywhere on the planet – on land, at sea and in flight.

Summary:

AST SpaceMobile is looking to hire a Software Engineer for a software-in-the-loop (SIL) simulation group. The primary product, referred to as the dynamic spacecraft simulator (DSS), provides a testbed and integration environment for a wide variety of subsystems on our satellites, including navigation, payload, power, FDIR, and TT&C. The candidate will work as part of a team responsible for developing and ensuring the fidelity of a variety of C++-based software models, integrating software from other teams into the environment, driving integration testing between various subsystems, and further developing the overall simulation environment. The ideal candidate will be capable of both digging into the details of interface control documents (ICD) and making informed architectural decisions about large, distributed software systems.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the ongoing development of and maintenance of several generations of software-based spacecraft simulators
• Implement and add functionality to software models of hardware components
• Maintain and update simulation code as requirements and/or technologies change
• Collaborate with other engineering disciplines in planning, design, and development of simulation interfaces to ensure software and hardware performance and compatibility 
• Drive integration testing between different subsystems owned by diverse stakeholders—ability to debug complicated systems, and find working compromises between groups with divergent priorities

Minimum Qualifications: 

• At least 8-9 years of professional experience working with C++
• Proficient with modern C++, ideally C++17, and the C++ standard library
• Proficient at reading and modeling a system based on an ICD
• Familiar with CMake
• Proficient with Git
• Comfort with multi-process computing and distributed computing
• Comfort with GNU/Linux and common unix tools
• Some level of familiarity with concepts of embedded programming such as:
  • Serial interfaces
  • Registers
  • Timers
  • Cross-Compiling
• Ability to work in a remote, distributed team

Preferred Qualifications:   

1. Comfort with concepts of Embedded Software
2. Any experience with spacecraft or other real-time systems
3. Proficient with modeling physical components (e.g. battery charge, discharge, thermals)
4. Familiar with AWS
5. Proficient in Python
6. Proficient with bash/shell scripting

AST SpaceMobile is an Equal Opportunity, at will Employer; employment is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Position Overview 

The E2E Telco Engineer in Service Assurance team is responsible for ensuring end‑to‑end service stability and performance across satellite‑to‑mobile services by diagnosing and resolving cross‑domain issues spanning satellite, RAN, core, transport, and OSS layers. 

Operating within the Service Assurance organization, this role serves as the technical authority for multi‑domain incident analysis, working closely with PSC Agents, NOC Telco Engineers, and Managed Services teams to restore service, validate service flows, and ensure compliant end‑to‑end connectivity during launch, early‑life support, and steady‑state operations. 

This role is critical to maintaining end‑to‑end service integrity for satellite‑to‑mobile communications. The E2E Telco Engineer ensures that incidents are not only resolved but fully understood across domains, enabling reliable service delivery, customer confidence, and scalable global operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

End‑to‑End Service Analysis & Impact Assessment 

• Analyze service degradation or outages across multiple network domains including satellite payload, RAN, gateway, core network, transport, and OSS. 

• Assess customer and service impact from an end‑to‑end perspective, identifying cross‑domain dependencies and failure points. 

• Correlate alarms, KPIs, logs, and incident timelines to determine end‑to‑end service behavior. 

Cross‑Domain Troubleshooting & Resolution 

• Lead technical troubleshooting for complex incidents requiring multi‑domain coordination. 

• Identify root causes spanning more than one network domain and guide corrective actions. 

• Validate fixes and mitigations to ensure full end‑to‑end service restoration, not partial recovery. 

NOC & Service Assurance Coordination 

• Work closely with AST NOC Telco Engineers and Nokia Managed Services NOC Engineers to guide triage, troubleshooting depth, and escalation decisions. 

• Provide technical direction to PSC Agents for accurate customer updates and incident status. 

• Participate in major incident bridges, restoration reviews, and technical war rooms as required. 

Service Flow Validation & Performance Assurance 

• Validate end‑to‑end service flows, including attach, session establishment, mobility, throughput, and persistence. 

• Ensure service performance meets defined SLA, KPI, and regulatory requirements. 

• Support acceptance of restored services before formal incident closure. 

Governance, Documentation & Continuous Improvement 

• Contribute to incident RCA inputs, end‑to‑end failure analysis, and service improvement recommendations. 

• Maintain technical documentation related to service flows, dependencies, and known failure scenarios. 

• Support Service Assurance governance processes, audits, and operational readiness reviews. 

Deliverables 

• End‑to‑end incident analysis and troubleshooting inputs. 

• Service restoration validation and acceptance confirmation. 

• RCA technical contributions and improvement recommendations. 

• Documentation supporting service stability, audit readiness, and operational maturity. 

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Telecommunications, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. 

• Advanced telecom or networking certifications are a plus. 

Experience 

• 5–8 years of experience in telecom operations, service assurance, NOC engineering, or network troubleshooting roles. 

• Proven experience troubleshooting cross‑domain issues in mobile, satellite, or hybrid telecom environments. 

• Experience supporting 4G/5G, NTN, satellite‑integrated networks, or carrier‑grade services is strongly preferred. 

Required Technical Expertise 

• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end telecom architecture covering RAN, core, transport, OSS, and satellite systems. 

• Hands‑on experience analyzing KPIs, alarms, logs, and traces across multiple domains. 

• Knowledge of signaling, session management, mobility, and service continuity concepts. 

• Ability to reason across system boundaries rather than isolated components. 

Professional Skills 

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset with an end‑to‑end perspective. 

• Excellent communication skills to translate complex technical findings into actionable guidance. 

• Ability to operate calmly and decisively during high‑severity incidents. 

• Strong collaboration skills across Service Assurance, NOC, Managed Services, and engineering teams. 

Technology Proficiency 

• OSS/NMS platforms and monitoring dashboards. 

• ITSM and incident management tools (ServiceNow, Remedy, Jira Service Management, or equivalent). 

• KPI visualization and analysis tools (Grafana, Power BI, or similar). 

• Log analysis and diagnostic tools across RAN, core, and transport layers. 

Physical Requirements 

• Ability to work in a fast‑paced operational environment, including on‑call or extended incident support when required. 

• Ability to support global operations across time zones during major incidents or launch phases. 

• Role is being recruited in India to support regional customer engagement, time‑zone aligned operations, and 24×7 Service Assurance coverage 

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

Position Overview 

The RAN Deployment Engineer (India) is responsible for executing all deployment, installation, and integration activities required to enable stable satellite‑to‑mobile connectivity across India and within global delivery programs. This role supports gateway and cell‑site builds, performs beam surveys, validates field installations, uploads configurations, and conducts probe‑based integration checks to ensure RAN readiness for satellite network activation. 

The position works closely with regional engineering teams, the NOC, vendors, and global deployment groups to resolve technical blockers, uphold high integration quality, and support seamless service enablement. 

Operating at the intersection of field engineering and advanced satellite‑RAN deployment, this role demands precision during installation, disciplined validation practices, and continuous coordination with cross‑functional teams. The RAN Deployment Engineer must balance technical accuracy, operational urgency, and regulatory variations across India to ensure smooth and consistent readiness for global satellite network activation. 

Key Responsibilities 

Field Deployment & Installation Activities 

• Deliver RAN deployment activities including cell‑site builds, managing end-to-end field installation processes for satellite-RAN infrastructure 

• Execute installation checks and commissioning procedures to validate proper equipment mounting, cabling, power connections, and environmental controls 

• Validate CIQ inputs/outputs and CIQ-to-SCF generation to avoid deployment rework 

• Validate Cell site router to Core integration, transport readiness 

• Perform configuration uploads and software provisioning to ensure RAN equipment is properly configured according to deployment specifications 

• Perform and validate BPMS to eNB port mapping, transport, clocking, and interface readiness 

• Support Beam Go / No-Go readiness reviews and provide technical sign-off inputs 

• Own technical handover from Delivery to Service Acceptance, ensuring all acceptance criteria and artifacts are met 

• Enable stable satellite‑mobile connectivity through systematic installation, integration, and validation of RAN components and interfaces 

Technical Validation & Testing 

• Perform probe validations and acceptance testing to verify RAN functionality, connectivity, and performance against established criteria 

• Conduct integration testing between satellite-RAN equipment and terrestrial network components to ensure seamless connectivity 

• Execute acceptance tasks including functional testing, performance validation, and documentation completion for site commissioning 

• Execute Acceptance checks with vendors for handover to Service Acceptance 

Coordination & Collaboration 

• Coordinate with regional engineering, NOC, vendors, and global deployment teams to align deployment activities with project schedules and technical requirements 

• Interface with network operations centers to ensure proper monitoring integration and operational readiness during deployment phases 

• Work with vendor teams to resolve equipment issues, on site hardware delivery, coordinate software updates, and ensure proper installation procedures 

• Collaborate with global deployment teams to maintain consistency in deployment standards and share lessons learned across regions 

Technical Issue Resolution & Quality Assurance 

• Resolve technical blockers encountered during deployment including equipment failures, configuration issues, and integration challenges 

• Troubleshoot complex technical problems affecting RAN performance, connectivity, or functionality during installation and commissioning 

• Ensure reliable RAN readiness supporting global satellite network activation through comprehensive validation and quality assurance processes 

• Document and escalate unresolved issues to appropriate technical teams while implementing temporary workarounds to maintain deployment schedules  

Qualifications  

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications engineering, computer engineering, or related technical field

• Associate degree with relevant telecommunications experience accepted  

Experience 

• Minimum 4+ years in telecommunications field deployment, network installation, or wireless infrastructure commissioning 

• 2+ years hands-on experience with RAN deployment, cell site installation, or wireless network infrastructure and CIQ handling 

• Proven experience with field installation, testing, and commissioning of complex telecommunications equipment  

Required Technical Expertise 

• Strong understanding of RAN technologies, wireless communications principles, and telecommunications infrastructure 

• Knowledge of installation procedures for telecommunications equipment including Rack, eNodeB antennas, transceivers, GPS & CSR and network infrastructure 

• Familiarity with configuration management, software provisioning, and equipment commissioning processes  

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with satellite communications systems, satellite-RAN integration, or space-terrestrial network deployment 

• Background in field deployment roles at wireless carriers, equipment vendors, or telecommunications contractors 

• Knowledge of safety procedures and compliance requirements for telecommunications field work 

• Experience with network monitoring systems and performance validation tools 

• Familiarity with project coordination and deployment management practices  

Professional Skills 

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for complex technical issues in field environments 

• Excellent communication skills for coordination with multiple technical teams and stakeholders 

• Proven ability to work independently in field environments while maintaining safety and quality standards 

• Experience with technical documentation, test reporting, and deployment validation procedures  

Technology Proficiency 

• Proficiency with RF testing equipment including spectrum analyzers, power meters 

• Experience with network configuration tools and equipment management systems 

• Familiarity with field measurement software and data collection tools used in wireless deployment 

• Knowledge of safety equipment and procedures required for telecommunications field work  

Skills & Competencies 

• Field Installation Expertise: Hands-on experience with telecommunications equipment installation, cabling, and commissioning procedures 

• RF Testing & Validation: Proficiency with RF measurement equipment and wireless network performance validation techniques 

• Technical Troubleshooting: Systematic approach to identifying and resolving complex technical issues in field environments 

• Safety Consciousness: Commitment to safety procedures and compliance with telecommunications industry safety standards 

• Documentation & Reporting: Clear technical writing and accurate documentation of deployment activities and test results 

• Team Coordination: Effective collaboration across multiple technical disciplines and organizational boundaries  

Cross-Functional Interfaces 

This role collaborates regularly with: 

• Internal: Regional Engineering Teams, Network Operations Center, RF Engineering, Field Operations, Quality Assurance, Program Management, Safety and Compliance 

• External: Equipment vendors, installation contractors, testing laboratories, site owners, local regulatory authorities  

Physical Requirements 

• Role will be based in India with extensive travel for field deployment activities across multiple regions (~50%) 

• Ability to perform physical field work including equipment installation,  

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to remote deployment sites as required by project schedules 

• Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and extended shifts during critical deployment phases 

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

Position Overview

We are seeking an exceptionally motivated and versatile telecommunication RAN Systems Engineer to join our team. This is not a traditional feature-definition role; instead, it requires a highly skilled professional capable of tackling complex challenges across system engineering, design, and troubleshooting. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in cellular technologies and a passion for innovation in satellite network solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Debug and resolve field issues related to RAN systems and satellite network integration.
• Guide and support testing teams during validation and deployment phases.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define upcoming solutions for SAT network architecture.
• Participate in system-level design reviews and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
• Provide technical leadership in RF and lower-layer protocol analysis.
• Document processes, findings, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in communication engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field. 

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years as a System Engineer and at least 5 years in the telecommunications industry.
• Deep familiarity and understanding of Cellular standards: 4G and/or 5G 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with satellite communication systems.
• Familiarity with advanced RAN optimization techniques.
• Certifications in cellular technologies or RF engineering. 

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in documentation and deliverables.
• Proven problem-solving and analytical abilities under tight deadlines. 

Technology Stack:

• Cellular standards: 4G/5G
• System engineering and design tools
• RF analysis tools
• Lower-layer protocol understanding 

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a standard office environment and use a computer for extended periods.
• Occasional travel may be required for field testing and integration support. 

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands. 

Position Overview 

We are seeking a Technical Product Manager to drive technical requirements and RAN product specifications & solutions for gateway site installation, aligning engineering needs, regulatory constraints, and deployment workflows to enable compliant, commercially viable, and scalable satellite-gateway locations. This role serves as the critical bridge between technical engineering teams, regulatory affairs, commercial development, and site deployment operations to ensure gateway delivers production-ready infrastructure that meets both technical performance requirements and business objectives.

This position requires deep understanding of satellite ground infrastructure, RAN solutions, RF propagation considerations, regulatory compliance frameworks, and site engineering requirements. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in technical product management within satellite communications infrastructure, with specific expertise in gateway site development, regulatory coordination, and cross-functional technical program management.  

Key Responsibilities 

Technical Requirements & Product Specifications 

• Define comprehensive technical requirements for gateway site acquisition including RF performance criteria, RAN infrastructure specifications, and integration compatibility standards 

• Manage product and deployment requirements for RAN network related hardware 

• Own configuration standards, templates, and governance to ensure consistency across Gateway sites constraints and deployment workflow requirements 

• Coordinate and validate BOMs with Engineering, Supply Chain, and vendors for completeness and accuracy 

• Establish technical validation criteria and acceptance standards for RAN network at Gateway location

• Ensure CIQs, configuration guides, port mappings, and as-built documentation are complete and deployment-ready 

• Coordinate technical requirements gathering sessions with engineering stakeholders, site development teams, and operations personnel 

• Ensure technical specifications support scalable satellite-gateway location development across diverse geographical environments 

• Enable smooth technical handover to Service Acceptance and Operations, ensuring documentation completeness and traceability 

• Support change control by ensuring updates reflected across HLDs, BOMs, configurations, and documentation 

Site Feasibility & Validation Management 

• Lead technical site feasibility assessments including RF propagation analysis, interference studies, and infrastructure capability evaluations for RAN network deployment 

• Validate site feasibility against established technical criteria, and operational deployment standards 

• Coordinate multi-disciplinary feasibility studies involving RF engineering, utilities assessment, and regulatory compliance teams 

• Manage technical risk assessments and mitigation strategies for site acquisition projects 

• Establish standardized feasibility validation processes and documentation frameworks 

Cross-Functional Engineering Coordination 

• Coordinate engineering inputs from RF engineering, satellite systems, network operations, and infrastructure development teams 

• Facilitate technical collaboration between site acquisition teams and broader satellite network engineering organization 

• Ensure consistent engineering standards and technical approaches across multiple gateway site development projects for RAN network 

• Drive technical decision-making processes involving multiple engineering disciplines and stakeholder groups 

• Enable smooth technical handover to Service Acceptance and Operations, ensuring documentation completeness and traceability 

Documentation & Delivery Standards Management 

• Manage comprehensive technical documentation for gateway site including requirements specifications, RAN Rack layout design standards, and validation procedures 

• Ensure site acquisition outputs meet integration, build, and commercial-ready gateway delivery standards 

• Establish and maintain technical documentation standards and configuration management processes 

• Maintain technical traceability from requirements through final delivery and commissioning 

Technical Program Management & Process Optimization 

• Develop and optimize technical workflows for gateway site acquisition from RAN network prospects, including requirements definition, feasibility assessment, and delivery validation processes 

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for technical processes, tools, and methodologies 

• Coordinate technical resource allocation and capacity planning for site acquisition programs  

Qualifications 

Education 

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related technical field 

• Master's degree in Engineering Management, Systems Engineering, or advanced technical discipline preferred 

Experience 

• Minimum 8+ years in satellite communications, telecommunications infrastructure, or wireless network engineering 

• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in RAN engineering, telecom site acquisition, or technical product management supporting ground facilities 

• Demonstrated experience producing or validating site engineering deliverables: site survey reports, RF/site feasibility and integration acceptance criteria 

• Strong written communication and technical documentation skills for creating ICDs, acceptance plans and status reports 

• Ability and willingness to travel domestically to candidate and active gateway sites as required for surveys, permitting meetings, and commissioning 

Required Technical Expertise 

• Deep understanding of satellite ground segment architecture, gateway systems, and RF infrastructure requirements 

• Hands on experience of eNB hardware and RAN architecture design 

• Strong knowledge of satellite communications link budgets, antenna systems, and RF propagation characteristics 

• Proven ability to translate complex technical requirements into actionable product specifications and delivery criteria 

• Experienced on CIQ handling and deployment documentation workflows 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Background in technical product management roles at satellite operators, ground infrastructure providers, or telecommunications companies 

• Experience with technical project management methodologies and cross-functional technical program coordination 

• Familiarity with 4G/ 5G NTN standards, satellite-cellular integration, and next-generation satellite communications architectures 

Leadership & Communication Skills 

• Strong technical leadership with ability to influence and coordinate across multiple engineering disciplines 

• Exceptional communication skills for presenting complex technical requirements to diverse stakeholder audiences 

• Proven ability to manage technical programs involving regulatory agencies, engineering teams, and commercial stakeholders 

• Experience building scalable technical processes and product management frameworks 

• Demonstrated success in technical decision-making and conflict resolution across cross-functional teams 

Technology Stack 

• Proficiency with technical documentation systems, requirements management tools, and project management platforms 

• Experience with RF simulation tools, link budget analysis software, and satellite communications modelling systems 

• Knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and site assessment tools commonly used in telecommunications infrastructure development  

Physical Requirements 

• Role will be based in India

• Regular travel for site assessments, technical meetings, and stakeholder coordination (~25-30%) 

• Ability to participate in field site evaluations including outdoor assessments at potential gateway locations 
• Ability to work across global time zones and participate in remote review sessions.

This job description may not be inclusive to the duties and responsibilities listed. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time or the scope of the job may change as needed by business demands.