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.