Interface Designer - ESN

BT Ireland; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in the UK is looking for an Interface Designer to deliver technical solutions within the RAN for 4G and 5G networks. The role demands expertise in Mobile Radio Access Network Design and involves creating technical solutions, collaborating with internal and external teams, and ensuring high standards in delivery. A competitive benefits package includes a 10% bonus and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

10% on target annual bonus

BT Pension scheme

X4 Salary Life Assurance

Flexible benefits

25 days annual leave

Enhanced family leave

24/7 virtual GP appointments

World-class training opportunities

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge in 4G & 5G design experience.
• Experience in Mobile Radio Access Network Design.
• Ability to analyse drive test logs and protocol analyser traces.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-to-end technical solutions for the RAN.
• Work with design/strategy teams and vendors.
• Create and implement technical solutions autonomously.

Skills

4G & 5G design experience

Mobile Radio Access Network Design

Analysing test logs and traces

Tools

Accuver

Job description

As an Interface Designer, you will be responsible for delivering the E2E technical solutions deployed within the RAN. This includes complete Radio Network Design (All technologies) and ensuring that the produced designs meet the quality within the agreed time frame to keep EE number 1. You will primarily cover Mission Critical Network design on 4G & 5G+ and must deliver work with the high standard in the challenging timeframe.

You’ll work with the wider Design/strategy teams and vendors to deliver and deploy the designs as per the agreed network strategy within the software cycles, coordinating with vendors and test partners to meet the business needs.

You will be required to undergo National Security Vetting to SC or NPPV level.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating and implementing technical solutions for a domain or cross domains / portfolios of work within a specific technology area autonomously.
• Understanding how solutions impact systems internally and/or externally and assessing impact of change.
• Providing technical quality assurance over work of other engineers through matrix team structure.
• Providing sound technical expertise to consult on significant component(s) of a technical solution within a specific domain or cross domain.
• Identifying opportunities to improve standards of practice within a project, continuously enhancing ways of working.
• Delivering resolutions to problems that tend to be complex, cross-domain or of high impact to customers.
• Working both within the team and across the department to ensure deliveries are on time and to a high level of quality.
• Working in conjunction with internal Design/Optimization/Deployment/Operations and external customers and suppliers to ensure appropriate End to End solutions are delivered to meet RAN Design & Customer experience KPI Targets.
• Supporting the field trials of new products, software releases and features prior to wider deployments.
• Liaising with wider teams to develop design scopes & requirements.
• Developing, reviewing & commenting on low level designs from vendors.
• Analysing and informing technical projects, ensuring planned deliveries are achievable, selecting the most appropriate technical options and effectively managing risks and issues.
• Delivering process optimisation that brings benefits to both our customers and to BT.
• Ensuring the EE network remains the number one performing network in the UK.
• Driving vendors to meet BT’s targets.

What we would like to see on your CV

• Expert knowledge and hands on 4G & 5G (NSA & SA) design experience.
• Experience in Mobile Radio Access Network Design, planning or delivery in 4G or 5G.
• Familiarity with test software & devices (Accuver).
• Ability to analyse in depth, drive test logs, Wireshark traces and protocol analyser traces for 4G & 5G networks.
• Proven experience working with and building relationships with both internal and external stakeholders up to Director level.

Benefits

• 10% on target annual bonus
• BT Pension scheme, minimum 5% employee contribution, BT contribution 10%
• X4 Salary Life Assurance
• Huge range of flexible benefits including Cycle to Work, Healthcare, Season Ticket Loan, Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice
• 25 days annual leave (not including bank holidays), increasing with service
• From January 2025, equal family leave: 18 weeks at full pay, 8 weeks at half pay and 26 weeks at the statutory rate (available to all parents).
• Enhanced women’s health support: including help with menopause symptoms, cancer screenings, period care and more.
• 24/7 private virtual GP appointments for UK colleagues
• 2 weeks paid carer’s leave
• World‑class training and development opportunities
• Option to join BT Shares Saving schemes
• Discounted broadband, mobile and TV package
• Access to hundreds of retail discounts including the BT shop

Flexible Working

This role offers a 3 together, 2 wherever working model – you are required to be at your contractual location 3 days a week with 2 flexible days per week.

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, please apply – you may still be the right candidate for this or other roles in our wider team.