5G NTN Consultant- Satellite Comms

Role: 5G NTN Consultant- Satellite Comms

Overview

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead technical guidance for 5G NTN architecture, integration, and protocol behaviour

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  Design and support E2E NTN testbeds across:

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    O-RAN gNB (RU/DU/CU/RIC)

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    Core Network

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    Payload and feederlink systems

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  Define emulator vs hardware-in-loop strategies

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  Evaluate UE simulators and channel emulators

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  Support NTN-specific testing:

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    Doppler compensation

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    Timing synchronization

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    Beam hopping

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    Satellite handovers

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    Feederlink switchover

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  Develop integration and regression test strategies

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  Drive lab orchestration and automation requirements

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Required Skills

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  8+ years in 5G systems engineering

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  Strong knowledge in:

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    RAN (RU/DU/CU)

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    O-RAN

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    Core Network

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    UE behavior

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  Hands-on 5G NTN testbed experience

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  Expertise in 3GPP Rel-17/18 NTN standards

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  Experience with:

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    UE simulators

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    Channel emulators

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    O-RAN interfaces (eCPRI, NETCONF/YANG, RIC)

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  Ability to execute complex integration and validation plans

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Preferred

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  Experience at LEO satellite or NTN companies

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  Knowledge of satellite ground systems and feederlink architectures

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  Familiarity with:

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    srsRAN

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    OpenAirInterface

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    Amarisoft

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  Experience with CI/CD and lab automation

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Education

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