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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Product Owner - 3GPP Core - **Company:** Viasat, Inc. - **Location:** Englewood, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $198,500.0 - $313,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** LTE (Telecommunication), Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Data Governance, DevOps, Network Security, Network Functions Virtualization, Systems Development Life Cycle, 5G NR, Kubernetes, OSS/BSS, Microservices - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/main/sendform/8/8/28176/1/17577671?backUrl=%2Fcareer%2F17577671%2FTechnical-Product-Owner-3gpp-Core-Colorado-Englewood ## About the Role We're seeking an experienced Technical Product Owner to lead and evolve our 3GPP Core Network capability, with a focus on NB-IoT Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and 5G NR use cases. This role requires handson experience with mobile core technologies, strong systemslevel understanding of 3GPP architecture, and the ability to drive a roadmap that advances our satellitebased mobility strategy., * 5+ years as a Technical Product Owner or technical lead within mobile core networks, preferably including 3GPPbased IoT or NTN solutions. * Strong understanding of 3GPP Core Architecture and related servicebased interfaces. * Experience with NBIoT, LTEM, or 5G NR, and an understanding of how these technologies adapt for NTN. * Knowledge of network security fundamentals, SDLC, Agile delivery frameworks, and DevOps processes. * Ability to build strong crossfunctional partnerships and deliver solutions aligned with product strategy, standards compliance, and global regulatory requirements. * Exceptional communication and presentation skills, including ability to prepare materials for executive audiences. * Proven experience leading largescale, enterprise or carriergrade network projects. * General understanding of cloudnative deployments (Kubernetes, microservices, CI/CD). * BA/BS in EE/CS, telecommunications, networking, or equivalent experience. * Up to 10% travel. What will help you on the job * Prior handson experience with LTE/5G Core mobility architectures. * Proven ability to translate complex 3GPP standards (e.g., Releases 17-19 NTN features) into realworld, scalable product capabilities. * Strong understanding of endtoend enterprise and carrier architecture, data governance, and the ability to integrate AIdriven insights into network performance and operations. * Goaloriented mindset with the ability to prioritize and make tradeoffs in a dynamic, evolving technical environment. ## Description We're looking for someone who can bridge network engineering, standards, and operational excellence-enabling mobile core capabilities that not only meet 3GPP and GSMA interoperability standards, but also deliver a highly optimized, reliable experience for NTN terminals and global customers. The day-to-day * Own and manage the global product roadmap for NBIoT NTN and 5G NR NTN Core Network capabilities. * Define and prioritize technical requirements that enhance NTN performance, roaming behaviors, attach procedures, mobility, and service continuity for satelliteenabled devices. * Embed the endtoend NTN device and service journey into solution design to ensure seamless interaction between RANNTN, satellite systems, and 3GPP Core. * Execute against architectural governance, performance KPIs, and servicelevel expectations for largescale NTN deployments across multiple geographies and regulatory regions. * Engage as a key participant in the integration strategy between core systems and upstream/downstream elements, including gNBNTN, RAN Intelligent Controllers, OSS/BSS, and cloudnative orchestration platforms. * Oversee vendor relationships, licensing, and partner engagement related to 3GPP Core (e.g., AMF/SMF/UPF vendors, network function suppliers). * Collaborate with systems engineering to map 3GPP Release 17/18/19 NTN features into product capabilities and deployment milestones. * Provide operational insight, performance trend analysis, and recommendations for scaling NTN connectivity, optimizing latency, and improving signaling efficiency. * Support security, audit, and compliance requirements including 3GPP security architecture, lawful intercept, and data governance. * Guide a distributed development and operations engineering team to deliver highavailability, cloudnative core solutions optimized for satellite propagation and mobility models. * Drive ongoing product excellence through iterative refinement, customer feedback, and continuous alignment with emerging 3GPP standards. ## Related Videos - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [DevOps Maturity Check – a way to balance autonomy and alignment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/58-devops-maturity-check-a-way-to-balance-autonomy-and-alignment) - [Unleash the power of 5G in your code: transform your apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1567-unleash-the-power-of-5g-in-your-code-transform-your-apps) - [Location Verification without GPS?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1184-location-verification-without-gps) - [#90DaysOfDevOps - The DevOps Learning Journey](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/548-90daysofdevops-the-devops-learning-journey) ## Related Articles - [The CAMARA Project: How Telcos Collaborating Improves Developer Experience](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/671-the-camara-project-how-telcos-collaborating-improves-developer-experience) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Basic And Advanced Networking in Dart and Flutter](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/112-basic-and-advanced-networking-in-dart-and-flutter) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023)