NTN-RF Integration Lead Engineer

Job Title: Ntn-Rf Integration Lead Engineerjob Location: Dallas, Tx (Hybrid)

About The Job You’Re Considering

We are looking for a highly experienced NTN-RF Integration Lead Engineer with comprehensive expertise in Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN), Satellite Communications (LEO/MEO/GEO), Wireless RAN/Core systems, and IoT connectivity technologies. This role involves full lifecycle integration, testing, and validation of complex hybrid networks.

Your Role

• NTN & Satellite Communications Integration: Lead integration of 5G and IoT platforms over satellite networks (LEO/MEO/GEO). Design and validate RF gateway solutions for hybrid terrestrial-satellite connectivity.
• RF Engineering & Gateway Deployment: Configure and troubleshoot RF chains, satellite modems, and antennas. Perform spectrum analysis, antenna alignment, and RF diagnostics in field environments. Ensure compliance with regulatory and spectrum usage standards.
• Wireless RAN & Core Network Integration: Integrate and validate 4G/5G RAN components (gNB/eNB) with Core Network (EPC/5GC). Perform interoperability testing between terrestrial RAN and NTN backhaul. Configure and troubleshoot network functions including AMF, SMF, UPF, and IMS. Support slicing, QoS, and mobility features across hybrid networks.
• Field Testing & Validation: Plan and execute field trials for NTN-enabled 5G and IoT systems. Capture and analyze KPIs such as latency, throughput, jitter, and handover success. Use tools like drive test kits, protocol analyzers, and RF measurement equipment.
• System-Level Testing & Automation: Develop and execute test plans for integration, regression, and performance testing. Automate test cases and reporting using scripting and orchestration tools. Validate end-to-end functionality across hardware, firmware, and software layers.
• Customer Coordination: Act as technical lead during deployments, PoCs, and customer trials. Translate customer requirements into engineering deliverables and solutions. Serve as the primary technical liaison with customers during deployment and testing phases. Provide technical support and documentation tailored to customer needs. Interface with product and network engineering teams to relay field insights, architecture discussions

Your Skills And Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or related field.10+ years of experience in wireless communications, with strong focus on NTN, SATCOM, and 5G RAN/Core systems.
• Deep understanding of RF principles, satellite link budgets, and 3GPP standards.
• Strong understanding of RF principles, network protocols, and system integration.
• Hands-on experience with SATCOM hardware, 5G RAN (gNB), and Core Network functions.
• Knowledge of virtualization (NFV), SDN, and cloud-native network functions.
• Good to have Certifications in RF, satellite systems, or 5G technologies.

Life At Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

About Capgemini Engineering

World leader in engineering and R&D services, Capgemini Engineering combines its broad industry knowledge and cutting-edge technologies in digital and software to support the convergence of the physical and digital worlds. Coupled with the capabilities of the rest of the Group, it helps clients to accelerate their journey towards Intelligent Industry. Capgemini Engineering has 65,000 engineer and scientist team members in over 30 countries across sectors including Aeronautics, Space, Defense, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Infrastructure & Transportation, Energy, Utilities &

Chemicals, Life Sciences, Communications, Semiconductor & Electronics, Industrial & Consumer, Software & Internet.

Capgemini Engineering is an integral part of the Capgemini Group, a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of €22.1 billion.

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Disclaimer

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