Engineering Manager - Network & Wireless

Role Overview: You will be the Engineering Manager responsible for leading the India-based engineering team focusing on networking and wireless systems. Your main responsibilities will include driving technical execution in areas such as RAN, core network, and automation workflows. Additionally, you will collaborate with global teams to enhance development, testing, and infrastructure capabilities. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and develop the local engineering team with a focus on network and wireless product areas. - Supervise technical design and implementation in Software-defined networking (SDN), LTE/5G RAN systems, and Automation frameworks for test and deployment. - Work closely with US-based counterparts to ensure alignment on roadmap, architecture, and execution. - Develop internal tools, dashboards, and observability systems to monitor and validate network behavior. - Establish robust processes for CI/CD, testing, and performance validation. - Provide mentorship to engineers and foster a culture of high performance and ownership. Qualifications Required: - 8+ years of experience in the telecom, wireless, or network software domains. - Proficient in handling telecom protocols, LTE/5G systems, or satellite communications. - Strong foundation in software engineering, preferably in C++ or Python. - Previous experience with SDRs, embedded systems, or test automation frameworks (e.g., Robot). - Demonstrated success in leading engineering teams and managing cross-functional delivery. - Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), cloud networking, and observability tools. Additional Company Details: Lynk is the world's first and only satellite-direct-to-standard-phone provider, with a commercially licensed network and live deployments across 50+ countries. They are dedicated to building a space-based cellular network that ensures connectivity for everyone, everywhere.,