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 O-RAN gNB (RU/DU/CU/RIC)
o Core Network
o Payload and feederlink systems
* Define emulator vs hardware-in-loop strategies
* Evaluate UE simulators and channel emulators
* Support NTN-specific testing:
o Doppler compensation
o Timing synchronization
o Beam hopping
o Satellite handovers
o 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:
o RAN (RU/DU/CU)
o O-RAN
o Core Network
o UE behavior
* Hands-on 5G NTN testbed experience
* Expertise in 3GPP Rel-17/18 NTN standards
* Experience with:
o UE simulators
o Channel emulators
o 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:
o srsRAN
o OpenAirInterface
o Amarisoft
* Experience with CI/CD and lab automation
Education
BS/MS in EE, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.