5G NTN RAN Software Architect

Aerospacelab • Full-time • Remote (US) • 15h ago

About Aerospacelab

Our mission is supported by an ambitious vertically integrated approach: design & manufacture of small satellites combined with development of earth observation services.

Since its creation in 2018, the company has already grown substantially. Our team gathers more than 25 engineering expertise, from hardware design to software development & data science.

In 2025, Aerospacelab counts offices in Louvain-la-Neuve (Belgium), Toulouse (France), Lausanne (Switzerland) and US West Coast with more than 350 full-time employees, with the ambition to position itself as the European leader in small satellites.

Your mission

We are building the future of 5G connectivity in space. As part of Aerospacelab, you will play a key role in analyzing and contributing to the evolution of 3GPP standards, with a focus on Non-Terrestrial Networks. Your work will ensure scalability, reliability, and performance for next-gen satellite-based communication systems.

You are a strategic thinker with strong technical depth, passionate about designing robust architectures for complex systems. You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy influencing both technical and standardization directions.

Duties

Define and maintain the software architecture for 5G NTN gNB components
Ensure compliance with 3GPP standards while optimizing for satellite-specific constraints
Collaborate with system engineers, protocol experts, and hardware teams to deliver integrated solutions
Evaluate emerging technologies and propose architectural improvements
Contribute to internal design reviews and development efforts

Must have

Proven experience in software architecture for wireless communication systems
Strong software engineering skills and experience with distributed systems
Ability to translate complex requirements into scalable architectural designs
Excellent communication skills

Nice to have

Experience with 5G NTN concepts and satellite communications
Understanding of 3GPP 5G NR specifications, especially RAN architecture
Experience in 5G RAN stack development
Background in embedded systems or performance-critical networking software

Department

Telecommunications

Office

All Offices & Remote

Contract type

Permanent

What we offer

Build your own career path

Direct impact on the growth of the company

Flat hierarchy

Fast-paced environment

Flexible ways of working

Salary package consistent with your experience

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