Senior Wireless Network Design Engineer

E-Space•Saratoga, CA

4d•$150,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. Weâre intentional, weâre unapologetically curious and weâre 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-Spaceâs 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 3GPP networks.

Requirements

Deep understanding of 5G NR, LTE, and NB-IoT specifications, including non-terrestrial network (NTN) considerations
Strong understanding of Doppler shift compensation and timing advance (TA) implementation for LEO satellite communications
Advanced experience with MATLAB, Atoll, and NS-3 for network modeling, simulation, and performance evaluation
Strong familiarity with phased array antennas and beamforming techniques
Masterâs or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Wireless Communications
7+ years of experience in Radio Access Network (RAN) engineering or wireless network design
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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