5G NTN Consultant- Satellite Comms

Summary: The 5G NTN Consultant for Satellite Communications will lead technical guidance on 5G NTN architecture and integration, focusing on end-to-end NTN testbeds. The role requires extensive experience in 5G systems engineering and hands-on testbed experience, particularly with O-RAN and core network components. The consultant will also be responsible for developing testing strategies and driving lab automation requirements. This position is based in London, UK, and offers a negotiable salary.

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

Key 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

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT