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SpinLaunch · 5 months ago

Senior 5G Systems Engineer - Ground & Access

Long Beach, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

SpinLaunch is pioneering a new era of scalable space infrastructure, focusing on developing a broadband satellite constellation. The Senior 5G Systems Engineer will advance the next-generation 5G Radio Access Network architecture for the Meridian LEO constellation, adapting terrestrial technologies for non-terrestrial environments and ensuring reliable performance across space and ground segments.

AerospaceSpace Travel

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the design and integration of a 5G satellite RAN

Develop and validate NTN-compliant RAN components, ensuring standards alignment and robust performance under orbital dynamics

Contribute expertise in cloud-native architectures for telecom, including containerized microservices and orchestration frameworks

Collaborate across RAN, core, and satellite engineering teams to deliver reliable end-to-end system performance

Support testing and validation through simulation platforms, lab environments, and field demonstrations

Engage in regulatory, interoperability, and vendor evaluation processes to ensure compliance and ecosystem compatibility

Drive scalability, security, and resilience in the ground access network design

Qualification

5G RAN designCloud-native architecturesNetwork protocols5G NR protocolsTelecom networkingScripting skillsCross-disciplinary teamworkCommunication

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or related field

5+ years (senior level) or 3+ years (mid-level) of experience in 5G RAN design, testing, or deployment

Strong understanding of 5G NR protocols and 3GPP standards (mobility management, QoS, slicing)

Hands-on experience with network protocols, network services, RF link budgeting, and PHY/MAC layer optimization

Familiarity with cloud-native software development: Kubernetes, containers, and software design rules for making microservices independent and horizontally scalable

Proficiency in telecom networking (TCP/IP, routing, switching, security)

Scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar)

Strong communication skills and ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams

U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident (“green card holder”) or a protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State