Senior Wireless Network Design Engineer

Overview

Ready to make connectivity from space universally accessible, secure and actionable? Then you’ve come to the right place!

E-Space is bridging Earth and space to enable hyper-scaled deployments of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and services. We are building a highly-advanced low Earth orbit (LEO) space system that will fundamentally change the design, economics, manufacturing and service delivery associated with traditional satellite and terrestrial IoT systems.

We’re intentional, we’re unapologetically curious and we’re 100% committed to innovate space-based communications and deliver actionable intelligence that will expand global economies, protect space and our planet and enhance our overall quality of life.

As a Senior Wireless Network Design Engineer
, you will lead the design, planning, and optimization of wireless networks supporting E-Space’s LEO satellite constellation. You will own critical aspects of radio access network (RAN) design, drive technical trade studies, and influence system-level architecture decisions. This role requires close collaboration with systems, orbital, and core network teams to ensure scalable, high-performance, end-to-end solutions. You will act as a technical leader within the network design domain, contributing to strategy, mentoring engineers, and helping define best practices for non-terrestrial 3

GPP networks.

• Network Planning, Design, and Optimization
• Lead frequency planning activities to mitigate interference through advanced frequency reuse strategies
• Own cell planning activities, including determination of cell center locations, cell density, bandwidth allocation, and service duration based on subscriber density, traffic models, and service requirements
• Lead beam management design to create, optimize, and maintain planned cells on the ground
• Define, monitor, and optimize key performance indicators (KPIs), accounting for dynamics unique to LEO satellite networks
• Satellite and System-Level Coordination
• Lead satellite scheduling strategies for the LEO constellation to optimally serve ground cells
• Conduct and review feasibility analyses for multiple technical configurations, including frequency of operation, bandwidth, and cell size
• Own link budget analyses for satellite-to-ground and ground-to-satellite links, including margin analysis and sensitivity studies
• Work closely with Systems Engineers, Orbital Engineers, and Core Network teams to drive cohesive system architecture and trade-offs
• Technical Leadership
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers
• Contribute to the definition of network design methodologies, tools, and best practices
• Support system integration, testing, and field trials with expert-level analysis and recommendations

• 3
  
  GPP Protocols
• Deep understanding of 5G , LTE, and NB-IoT specifications, including non-terrestrial network (NTN) considerations
• Radio Physics
• Strong understanding of Doppler shift compensation and timing advance (TA) implementation for LEO satellite communications
• Simulation Tools
• Advanced experience with MATLAB, Atoll, and NS-3 for network modeling, simulation, and performance evaluation
• Hardware
• Strong familiarity with phased array antennas and beamforming techniques

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Wireless Communications
• 5 years of experience in Radio Access Network (RAN) engineering is a must
• Proven experience leading complex technical analyses and design efforts
• Strong system-level thinking and the ability to influence cross-functional technical decisions
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Experience with greenfield RAN deployments
• Familiarity with orbital engineering fundamentals and satellite constellation concepts
• Experience working with 3
  
  GPP Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN)

This is a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 annually. The total compensation packaged will be determined by various factors such as your relevant job-related knowledge, skills, and…