Telecom Project Manager

With our groundbreaking satellite 5G constellation OQ Technology is a global leader in IoT communication connectivity and associated services. We are a venture-backed company with a successful track record of satellite launches and the first in the world to merge cellular 5G with satellites.

Our technology has transformative applications across Oil & Gas Maritime Industry 4.0 and Transport particularly in asset management and connectivity for remote and underserved regions.

As we expand our portfolio of space missions and partnerships with ESA LSA and the European Commission we are seeking a Telecom Project Manager to coordinate advanced telecommunications projects spanning 5G NR NTN IoT NTN satellite direct-to-device (D2D) positioning technologies and satellite-to-UAV communications.

This role combines technical coordination proposal management and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful delivery of R&D and commercial projects.

Tasks

• Manage satellite communications and telecommunications projects from proposal phase through delivery ensuring alignment with scope budget and timelines.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams working on 3GPP-based 4G/5G/6G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) IoT NTN Direct-to-Device (D2D) beamforming roaming and positioning (PNT).
• Support and manage R&D initiatives related to telecom stacks and end-to-end satellite-enabled 4G/5G communications.
• Serve as a primary interface with customers suppliers and institutional partners such as ESA the European Commission and local agencies.
• Prepare and manage technical and commercial proposals including scope definition work breakdown structures schedules budgets and risk analysis.
• Coordinate internal resources across engineering operations and management to ensure effective project execution.
• Monitor project performance and control costs schedules and technical milestones.
• Lead contractual discussions and ensure alignment with project objectives and deliverables.
• Identify assess and mitigate technical and programmatic risks in collaboration with technical teams.
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance product assurance and applicable standards (including ECSS where relevant).
• Prepare project documentation including milestone reviews technical reports and project closure documentation.

Requirements

• PhD or MSc in Telecommunications Engineering Aerospace Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field from a recognized institution.
• 25 years of experience in telecommunications satellite communications or wireless systems.
• Knowledge of 3GPP cellular systems (4G/5G/6G) and familiarity with Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) and IoT connectivity.
• Experience managing or coordinating R&D or institutional projects (e.g. ESA Horizon Europe national space agencies or similar programs)
• Strong understanding of project management practices including budgeting scheduling and risk management.
• Experience preparing technical proposals and project documentation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to coordinate between technical teams management and external stakeholders.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic startup environment manage multiple projects and shift priorities when required.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Important: Must already reside in Europe or hold a valid European work permit.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with ECSS standards and their tailoring for satellite communication projects.
• Background in satellite communication systems particularly 5G NTN or direct-to-device architectures.
• Experience in product assurance or quality assurance for space or telecom systems.
• Familiarity with PNT technologies satellite-to-UAV communications or advanced wireless R&D projects.

Benefits

• Enjoy a 50% income tax exemption on your salary an exceptional incentive for top talent relocating to Luxembourg subject to eligibility conditions.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Opportunity to work on flagship EU space mission projects.
• A dynamic high-growth environment with career development opportunities.
• Regular company events and team activities.