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With technology acquired from Google, Aalyria is at the forefront of innovation in satellite and airborne mesh networks, as well as cislunar and deep-space communications. We are revolutionizing the orchestration and management of planetary mesh networks using any radio or optical spectrum, any orbit, and any hardware across land, sea, air, and space.\nRole Overview:\nWe are looking for a Solution Architect (SA) with deep expertise in end-to-end SATCOM and 3GPP mobile network architecture, spanning RAN, Core, transport, and service orchestration, with a strong focus on 4G/5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and Direct-to-Cell and their evolution toward 6G, to join our growing NTN/DTC team within the Spacetime division.\nThe role sits at the intersection of space systems, cellular networks, and cloud-native telecom orchestration platforms, owning architectural definition, product evolution and definition, end-to-end system architecture technical trade-offs, and system-level optimization across the full stack, to be implemented in Aalyria’s Spacetime platform.\nThe role also involves a heavy customer-facing component, with the candidate expected to be 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alignment with regulatory and spectrum constraints (ITU-R, regional regulators)\n\nSystem & Solution Architecture domain\nUnderstand and, in some cases, end-to-end system architectures for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) with knowledge of the end-to-end service chain (UE → RAN → Core → Transport/SDN (inc. front, mid and back-haul) → Service layer)\nLead customer engagement and projects around architecture for LEO/GEO/MEO and multi-orbit satellite systems integrated with 3GPP 4G/5G (Rel-17+) and future 6G concepts\nOwn architectural blueprints, interfaces, and decomposition across space segment, ground segment, and mobile network domains, in particular in their interactions with Aalyria’s Spacetime.\nLead customer solution architecture, requirements collection and translation into Spacetime requirements and project execution\nDrive technology selection and trade-off analyses, where needed\nDrive technical proposal writing for commercial and public sector customers\n\nStandards & Ecosystem\nUnderstand, interpret and apply 3GPP specifications (RAN, SA, CT) relevant to Spacetime for NTN, SCS, and D2D and RAN OAM/orchestration (e.g. RAN3, SA2, SA5) and Mobility (e.g. RAN2, etc)\nContribute to or interface with standards bodies and industry forums (e.g. 3GPP, ETSI, GSMA, O-RAN, ESA NTN Forum, MSSA, etc)\n\nSDN, Cloud-Native, Network Orchestration & Automation\nDesign network and 3GPP RAN/CN function orchestration and FCAPS\nDefine interfaces and APIs for automation, orchestration, and inter-domain coordination\n\nDelivery & Stakeholder Interface\nLead specific technical customer or prospective customer engagements, proposals, including also applications to public sector grant proposals across US, UK, EU and globally (e.g. ESA, UKSA NTIA, NSF, etc) as needed, and conduct technical reviews\nTranslate high-level requirements into implementable technical architectures\nAct as technical authority across engineering, product, and partner teams\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nStrong background in 4G/5G mobile network architecture (RAN + Core)\nProven experience and understanding in SATCOM system architecture (space + ground)\nDeep understanding of 3GPP architecture, protocols, and interfaces\nHands-on knowledge of RAN concepts: PHY/MAC, scheduling, mobility, beamforming, interference\nExperience producing architecture documents, system diagrams, and technical specifications\nUnderstanding of 3GPP APIs, RAN OAM and control plane concepts, networking protocols and interfaces\nUnderstanding of concepts of cloud native, NFV, orchestration and automation, network automation and orchestration APIs, etc\nStrong communication and leadership skills, ability to interface with business stakeholders in the telco, satcom and defense sectors at all levels and work collaboratively in a cross-cultural team environment\nPreferred Qualifications:\nDirect experience with NTN, SCS, or Direct-to-Cell systems\nFamiliarity with 3GPP Rel-17+ NTN enhancements\nExperience and/or familiarity with satellite (GEO, MEO, LEO, etc) constellations and other aerospace systems and their challenges\nKnowledge of O-RAN (SMO, RIC, xApps/rApps)\nKnowledge of GSMA APIs\nExposure to simulation, modeling, or digital-twin tools for radio or network planning.\nExperience with network orchestration and APIs\nSoftware engineering/development experience or experience with scripting and/or simulation languages\nRegistered patents in relevant wireless communications techniques\nPublications in journals/conferences in the field of satellite or mobile communications\nWhat We Offer:\nOpportunity to lead high-impact, innovative projects in the space technology and digital infrastructure domain.\nA dynamic, international environment collaborating with leading research centres and industrial partners.\nCompetitive compensation package based on experience.\nHybrid working policy with flexible arrangements.\nExposure to cutting-edge technologies in space-ground integration, AI-driven networks, and cloud mission control.\nBenefits:\nCompetitive salary\nPension\nHealth insurance \nEquity\nWork Requirements & Location:\nApplicants must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.\nWork Location: Remote working within the UK.\nEqual Opportunity Employer Statement:\nAalyria is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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