Overview

UKTL is building leading edge Telecoms testing facilities to keep our telecommunications networks safe, accelerate the roll-out of new technologies, and grow our world leading telecoms sector to maintain resiliency and security.

Successful candidates will join a state-of-the-art facility and be supporting the team conducting testing and research on the latest technologies and innovations in the industry. You will work alongside our infrastructure and Cybersecurity professionals to ensure that the UK’s world class Telecoms infrastructure grows in a resilient and secure manner underpinning growth in other industry sectors. As a trusted and independent national capability, UKTL interacts with standards bodies, academia, and Government Departments as well as Communications Service Providers and equipment vendors. Successful Applicants must be able to commute to the UKTL offices in Birmingham at least twice a week.

We strive to offer a great work life balance. If you are looking for full time, part time or flexible options, we will try to make this work where business possible. This will be dependent on the kind of role you do and part of the business you work in.

About You

Communication: You’ll be liaising not only with internal stakeholders, but also key stakeholders from across the Telecommunications technology spectrum nationally and internationally. Curiosity: You’re a Technologist at heart and early adopter of new technologies, driven by a curiosity and need to know how things work. You’re excited about advancements in technologies and are not shy about breaking things down to understand how they work. You and evangelise for keeping our organisation on the cutting edge and bringing into the lab new and exciting technologies before they’re “market ready”. Ownership: You’ll be expected to take full ownership of the UKTL telecommunication networks High Level Designs and architecture. Leading on major new projects involving the delivery and integration of cutting-edge telecommunications technologies into our datacentre and wider infrastructure. Horizon Scanning: You’ll be expected to keep abreast of the changes and upcoming technologies that affect the national and international telecommunications landscape, and to report on these and understand how changes in the landscape relate to the UKTL mission. Technology Roadmap: You’ll help to prepare and maintain strategic technology roadmaps, working with internal stakeholders to enable UKTL to stay ahead of the curve for the full range UKTL telecommunications systems.

Essential

• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing the design and deployment of complex network systems with modern telecommunication technologies.
• Deep understanding of 5G, Core and RAN
• Experience with telecommunication network integration projects
• Understanding of NFVI technologies and deployments.

Desirable

• Familiarity with Nokia and Ericsson Telecommunication technologies
• Experience ensuring networks are compliant with regulatory requirements, such as Telecommunications Security Act.
• Experience managing a team of Telecommunication engineers, with specialties in both Core networks and RAN deployments
• Experience with vendor contracts and commercial agreements.

About Us

The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK. Find out more about what it is like working here. The measure of us – Overview

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

We offer a wealth of above industry standard benefits, such as an enhanced pension scheme, flexible working, and more that can be found here rewards, benefits and recognition. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success. To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.