Wireless Design Engineer
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Telecommunications
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SKILLS
RF engineering
Cell planning
Site acquisition
AutoCAD
GIS
LTE
5G
Problem-solving
FULL DESCRIPTION
Wireless Design Engineer
[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is a company that truly values its employees and fosters a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Job location: United Kingdom, Manchester, Greater Manchester
Available Positions: 1 position
Job type: Permanent
Job Ref. Number: WDE120226
Position Overview
Design Engineer role is responsible for designing and optimizing wireless infrastructure, including radio networks, antennas, and transmission systems, to meet coverage, capacity, and quality.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and review designs for wireless telecom projects including site layouts, schematics, and equipment configurations.
- Perform radio planning and RF propagation modelling for 4G/5G and other wireless technologies.
- Assess site surveys and environmental constraints to inform design solutions.
- Liaise with vendors and field teams to ensure build feasibility and compliance with standards.
- Produce detailed CAD drawings, bills of materials, and documentation for construction and installation.
- Validate network performance metrics through simulations and post-deployment testing.
- Collaborate with Design managers, and overseas departments throughout the project.
Skills & Experience
- Strong understanding of RF engineering, cell planning, and site acquisition workflows.
- Experience with design tools like AutoCAD, GIS, and propagation software (e.g., Atoll, Planet).
- Knowledge of relevant wireless technologies and standards (e.g. LTE, 5G, IoT).
- Ideally previous experience in VMo2 projects, but not essential.
- Familiarity with telecoms regulations, health and safety requirements, and design codes.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Qualifications
- Degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field preffered.
- Professional certification in wireless systems or network design is a plus.
Why [Employer hidden]?
- Join a growing Build Department and be on the ground floor to expand [Employer hidden] Build.
- Flat Hierarchy and quick decision making.
- Car Allowance
- Hybrid Working
- Private Health Insurance.
- 25 Days of Annual Leave.
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