Senior Network Design Engineering
Alpharetta, Georgia
Job Description:
This position requires office presence of a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.
Join AT&T and help shape the future of communications and technology that connect the world. We value innovators who seek to explore the unknown and challenge the status quo. Bring your bold ideas and fearless spirit to redefine connectivity and transform how people share stories and experiences. At AT&T, you won’t just imagine the future—you’ll build it.
Need a technical expert to design and manage AT&T GEO Satellite Earth stations as well as maintain link performance for the remote sites. Provide technical support in designing and managing AT&T LEO services. Provide expertise in designing, deploying and optimizing 4G/LTE and 5G RAN solutions.
Technical Expertise Needed:
-Strong knowledge of RF engineering, communications systems, and digital signal processing.
-Familiarity with satellite payload technology, including digital beamforming and antenna systems.
-Proficiency with hands-on hardware testing of electrical or mechanical systems, subsystems, or components.
-Develop and refine the architecture for the satellite ground Earth station, including radio frequency (RF) equipment, networking hardware, and software.
-In-depth knowledge of networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, BGP) and enterprise networking.
-Oversee the operational performance of the Earth station as well Remote Satellite components, troubleshoot complex network issues, and conduct root cause analysis.
-Conduct performance analysis, including system throughput, response time, operational requirements, and system loading.
-Participate in proposal reviews and technical evaluations for satellite systems.
-Serve as a subject matter expert in transmission technologies, including modulation and coding, link budgets, radio frequency (RF) equipment, antennas, waveforms, blockage mitigation, and relevant algorithms/protocols.
-Hands-on experience in RF measurement techniques, test, and verification of ground stations, and expertise in auxiliary systems like Network (IP, switching, routing), Monitoring and Control systems, power, HVAC, and civil engineering.
-Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including DHCP, DNS, VLANs, and routing familiarity with network protocols such as TCP/IP/UDP/PING/ARP etc.
-Design, integrate and optimize cellular networks, leading technical projects and troubleshooting complex issues in 4G/LTE and 5G wireless systems.
-Willingness to travel to the ground station and customer sites to support ongoing deployments and troubleshooting efforts.
-Expert in vendor and customer management.
-Efficient analytical skills, problem solving, project & time management, critical task decision making, as well as the ability to provide practical conclusions.
-Proven experience with tools like Word, Excel, Excel VBA, Powerpoint, MS Project, Visio, Notes, Windows and Linux.
Soft skills:
-Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and senior management.
-Expert in document writing, Network drawings and presentations.
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) desired. 3+ years of related experience. Certification is required in some areas.
Supervisor:
No
Our Senior Network Design Engineering, earns between $94,300-$141,500USD Annual, Not to mention all the other amazing rewards that working at AT&T offers. Individual starting salary within this range may depend on geography, experience, expertise, and education/training.
Joining our team comes with amazing perks and benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Caregiver Leave
- Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance
- Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Extensive employee wellness programs
- Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories,
- AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T phone.
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Weekly Hours:
40Time Type:
RegularLocation:
Alpharetta, GeorgiaSalary Range:
$94,300.00 - $141,500.00It is the policy of AT&T to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, AT&T will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. AT&T is a fair chance employer and does not initiate a background check until an offer is made.
Job ID R-84960 Date posted 01/20/2026
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