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# Network Architect

- **Company:** Specificationscommunicate
- **Location:** Maidstone, UK
- **Salary:** £208,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Bluetooth, Ethernet, Mobile Application Software, Cloud Services, Wi-Fi Technology, XGS-PON, Zigbee
- **Published:** August 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/x/43898992/

## About the Role

Who we're looking for:Degree or equivalent experience in electronic/electrical engineering, telecommunications or a related STEM disciplineProven experience as a CPE architect or technical/engineering platform lead within a telecoms operator, OEM or silicon vendor, including authoring specifications and leading technical RFx activityPrior knowledge of Wi-Fi 6/7/8, radio and antenna design, with broad understanding of Ethernet, DOCSIS, XGS-PON, Thread, Bluetooth, Zigbee, TR-069 and USP/TR-369Track record of delivering connected consumer devices and technology roadmaps; familiarity with cloud services, mobile apps, Agile delivery, regulation, privacy and security is desirable.Clear analytical, problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to turn complex technical evidence into pragmatic recommendations for technical and senior business audiences
Interested?Please provide a copy of your latest CV and we'll be in touch!

## Description

Your Role:Consult central and local market commercial, product and technical teams to understand objectives, constraints and market needs, and use this input to define the CPE strategy and RFx approach.Review the latest wireless, connectivity and regulatory standards, together with supplier roadmaps and market developments, to define the appropriate CPE hardware architecture, features and performance requirements.Lead the technical workstream for the next-generation CPE RFI and RFP, from market review through to supplier recommendation.Embed relevant standards, security, privacy, resilience, scalability and regional regulatory requirements into the specificationsCommunicate recommendations to senior stakeholders and provide technical direction


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