Wireless Architect

Excelacom is a global consulting and technology solutions firm solving clients’ complex business and technology challenges through a mix of consulting expertise, telecom-focused software, and managed services within the communications and media industries.

Greenwood Village, CO

Excelacom is a global consulting and technology solutions firm solving clients’ complex business and technology challenges through a mix of consulting expertise, telecom-focused software, and managed services within the communications and media industries.

You are a wireless architect who can turn emerging RAN and 5G technologies into practical, testable network solutions. You bring hands-on lab experience, strong knowledge of LTE and , and the judgment to guide engineers and vendors through evaluation, integration, and proof of concept work.

As a Consultant, you will lead technical work streams on client engagements, communicate findings clearly, and help translate wireless technology choices into reliable products and services.

You may work on various projects throughout your career with Excelacom. The responsibilities below pertain to this position.

• Develop and evaluate wireless RAN and 5G architectures, infrastructure, products, and software platforms; assess new requirements and recommend solutions based on performance, feasibility, and business needs.
• Study emerging wireless technologies, assess their impact on wireless strategy and services, and validate capabilities through lab evaluations, proofs of concept, and field trials when appropriate.
• Design complete network configurations integrating RAN architectures, topologies, radios, baseband units, distributed and central units, software, transmission, signaling links, and protocols.
• Lead lab engineering and validation of new wireless technologies; develop test plans covering functional, performance, and business requirements and document findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with vendors and engineering teams to test firmware, software, and hardware; diagnose issues and design flaws and drive resolution.
• Evaluate and deploy test tools, automation frameworks, and repeatable processes for technology innovation, proof of concept demonstrations, and future testing strategies.
• Support wireless network security, network function virtualization, cloud-enabled architectures, new service applications, and potential IoT use cases.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership and mentoring in the lab; estimate work, manage concurrent initiatives, deliver to schedule, and keep functional leaders informed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in software development and technical delivery or management, including hands-on wireless engineering and lab testing.
• Experience with RF hardware and measurement instruments such as spectrum analyzers, signal generators, power meters, and network analyzers.
• Strong knowledge of LTE and 5G s and protocols, including L1/PHY, MAC, RRC, OFDM, modulation, timing and synchronization, and random access.
• Knowledge of RAN technologies including vRAN, MIMO, GPS and PTP timing, and configuration and management of radios, BBU, DU, CU, eNB, and gNB.
• Experience with wireless access technologies and related routing, switching, and security components.
• Ability to lead complex projects across matrixed engineering teams, mentor engineers, prioritize competing initiatives, and solve problems under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical decisions and progress to stakeholders and management.

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