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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