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Senior Principal Engineer, 5G Standards

Intelsat US LLC
tuition reimbursement, remote work
United States, Virginia, McLean
7900 Tysons One Place (Show on map)
Apr 15, 2025

Your impact

Lead the evaluation and performance of Intelsat's 5G Next Generation software Defined Network applications and support the Ku band NTN 3GPP standardization and future 5G roadmap applications.

What you will do



  • * Conduct end-to-end Simulations of Intelsat 5G services to achieve the optimum performance and utilization of NG SDN satellite and network resources.
  • * Define the technical rules and performance criteria for the Resource Manager for 5G services frequence planning and performance.
  • * Create detailed scope requirements for the NG SDN Ku band 5G NTN to support studies and specifications development for the Ku band and Intelsat product mobility services for both GEO and NGSO.
  • * Perform detailed analysis and simulation for the spectrum coexistence of NTN/TN and physical layer bandwidth allocation of various services.
  • * Support Intelsat's customers and partners' use cases, evaluation and technology development.
  • * Define 5G mobile VSAT requirements for multi-orbit connectivity and assess the end-to-end performance of various Intelsat mobility use cases.
  • * Support the Ku band 5G NTN standardization and ensure GEO and NGSO services are integrated with terrestrial to achieve end-to-end ecosystem services.
  • * Demonstrate analytical mindset and multi-task and project management for high-capacity results despite competing priorities and/or deadlines.


Your required experience/skills



  • * Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics with emphasis on cellular communications specialties or equivalent (an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered instead of the stated requirement).
  • * At least 10 years of advanced engineering innovation experience, including Cellular Communications systems, satellite communications systems, broadband communications, and complex systems engineering projects.
  • * A solid knowledge of the 4G/LTE services and 5G evolution including 3GPP features up to Rel-16, and NR and LTE radio access layers.
  • * Strong knowledge of LTE & NR 3GPP specifications, especially in the areas of the Physical Layer, Radio Resource Management, and performance validation.
  • * Good background in commercial non-3GPP platform communication (DVB-S2X) and 5G NTN RAN stack protocols focusing on spectrum coexistence of NTN/TN and radio resource allocation.
  • * Good understanding of 5G NR waveform and 5G RAN protocol stack.
  • * Strong analytical skills in the spectrum coexistence of NTN/TN and physical layer bandwidth allocation of various services.
  • * Candidate should be action-oriented, with strong interpersonal skills that enable the influencing of others towards solutions and agreement.
  • * Experience in presenting technical data and metrics to non-technical audiences.
  • * Ability to multi-task and make time-critical decisions.
  • * Promote good working relationships with peers and stakeholders by maintaining a productive working relationship with project sponsors, key customers, and department members, ensuring that communication is responsive and that a mutual understanding is obtained, either orally or in writing


Your success in this role will look like this:



  • * Action-orientation with strong interpersonal skills that enable the influencing of others towards solutions and agreement.
  • * Excellent innovation and "out-of-the box" thinking skills.
  • * Effective communication skills (written and verbal)
  • * Ability to provide leadership and execute Intelsat Innovation and technology vision.
  • * Being able to achieve consensus on controversial issues.
  • * Excellent time management
  • * Being extremely responsive to the management team's requests and providing status updates to their teams
  • * Being able to collaborate and work as a team.
  • * Having excellent organizational skills
  • * Adaptability, creative thinking, team player, openness, embracing diverse thinking and styles, and having a positive attitude.


It would be nice if you had:



  • * An Advanced degree in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physic
  • * Additional years of experience
  • * Knowledge of GEO and NGSO satellites including communication technologies such as cellular, and terrestrial microwave.
  • * An understanding of how technical decisions relate to business strategies and commercialization of products satellites and services.


How we support you:



  • Hybrid work environment offering up to two days per week work from home (for eligible positions)
  • Development opportunities supporting professional growth championed by our dedicated Learning & Development team. 20-25% of our positions are hired internally!
  • Ways to get involved: satellite launch parties, company connect events, charitable activities, team social events, recognition programs, and employee resource groups.
  • Wide range of benefits and perks to help you stay healthy, happy, and productive. These include paid leave programs, medical, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits, employee wellness offerings, and more!


These benefits are designed to support your overall well-being and help you succeed in your rol

Equal Employment Opportunity

Intelsat is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

While it is important to note that meeting the minimum qualifications is a fundamental requirement for consideration, if you are enthusiastic about this role and are unsure how well your experience aligns with these requirements, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will assess your application and determine if your skills and qualifications meet the essential criteria for this role or whether there might be another role within our organization that is a better match.

Other Job Info:



  • These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

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