Senior Principal Engineer – Smart Metering Solutions (AMI, End Device Connectivity)

Location: Emely Moor Crawley Court Winchester/Newman Street London

Hybrid Working 1-2 days onsite

We operate a flexible hybrid working environment requirement to travel to either our Winchester Emely Moor / London office up to twice a week.

Whats in it for you

• Up to 75000 base salary
• 10% bonus
• Work Life Smarter our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
• Generous pension scheme starting at 6% rising to 10%
• A unique wellbeing programme that looks after the whole you
• Access to multiple learning platforms to support your individual development
• Active and diverse networks that build community support wellbeing and advocate for change
• A comprehensive set of benefits including discounts on big brands gymflex memberships and paid volunteering leave - see our full list of benefitshere.

The role

Arqiva is expanding its Smart Water capability and were looking for a Senior Principal Engineer to act as the technical authority for end-to-end smart metering and IoT connectivity solutions across multiple technologies. This is a senior-level technical role sitting at the heart of our Smart Utilities engineering function responsible for ensuring smart water meters IoT sensors radios networks suppliers and data platforms integrate seamlessly into a working customer solution.

The vacancy has a particular focus on LoRaWAN and NB-IoT / cellular-based end devices supporting the delivery of Arqivas next-generation smart metering products.

What youll be working on

• Act as the technical design and integration leadfor Smart Water AMI end-device connectivity across LoRaWAN NB-IoT cellular and FlexNet ecosystems
• Own the end-to-end systems integrationfrom meter configuration through to data delivery into customer platforms (meter radio base station head-end AWS data pipelines water insights platforms)
• Lead technical engagement with key suppliers and partners driving: (Defect triage Resolution of integration issues technical assurance and readiness for operational handover)
• Support proof of concepts trials and pilots for new smart water technologies ensuring robust delivery and documentation
• Provide hands-on engineering support including: (Data analysis and investigation of anomalies Validation of device performance and communications reliability)
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams Technical Delivery Managers and operational stakeholders to ensure coordinated execution across multiple moving parts
• Mentor and guide engineers on a day-to-day basis helping shape technical direction priorities and best practice
• Support bid activity tender responses and customer presentations where required working with procurement and commercial teams
• This is a high-impact role requiring both technical depth and the confidence to drive clarity across complex programmes.

What were looking for

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end solutions
• Smart Metering / AMI networks
• IoT device integration
• Cellular or radio communications systems
• Utility infrastructure environments
• LoRaWAN NB-IoT cellular IoT RF communications
• Smart meter end devices sensors and head-end systems
• Experience working with suppliers and third-party technology providers owning technical integration and issue resolution
• Ability to operate as a senior SME across complex system architectures with multiple dependencies
• Hands-on capability in technical investigation and data analysis (e.g. platform diagnostics portal-based systems cloud environments)
• Confidence mentoring engineers and influencing stakeholders across departments
• A pragmatic delivery-focused mindset with the ability to direct activity and ensure solutions come together cohesively

Why Arqiva:

We enable a switched-on world to flow. As the UKs leader in TV and radio broadcast and the countrys top smart utilities platform we are shaping the future of connectivity.

Our infrastructure delivers media and data exactly where theyre needed - whether thats bringing TV and radio to your home or sending smart meter data to your utility provider. Our technology works quietly behind the scenes connecting millions every day.

But its not just what we do its how we do it. At Arqiva youll find real connection: supportive teams active colleague networks and plenty of ways to get involved and feel part of our community. Well give you the space and support to grow - whether thats developing your skills trying something new or taking on fresh challenges. And because there is more to life than work our rewards and benefits are designed to support your wellbeing your lifestyle and what matters most to you.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At Arqiva were committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued heard and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and we work hard to remove barriers so every colleague can thrive. If you need any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please reach out to talent@.

If this sounds like the right next step for you wed love to hear from you!

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