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Director of Wireless R&D – 5G-Advanced & 6G | UK or Málaga, Spain

On-site in Barcelona·Added 3 days ago (last checked 15 Oct)

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Q-TECH

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Overview

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The role

What does a chipset vendor do before its next 5G modem ever touches a real network? It tests against the platforms this team builds.

Our client is a global technology leader in test and measurement. Its device test business is growing fast, and it is looking for the Director who will take full ownership of its wireless R&D organisation. Positions like this almost never go to the external market. This one does.

The opportunity

  • Lead around 300 engineers across five European countries, through a leadership team of 6-8 Engineering Managers.

  • Two missions at once: evolve a market-leading product line used by the world's top chipset makers, device OEMs and test labs, and build a brand-new 6G platform from scratch.

  • Real business ownership: you own the technical and business roadmap from concept to commercial release, reporting directly to the General Manager.

  • Set the engineering strategy across 5G-Advanced, 6G and Wi-Fi, ahead of the standards rather than behind them.

What you bring

  • 12+ years in R&D for wireless, telecom, test and measurement, or other hardware-software products.

  • 6+ years leading leaders: you have managed managers and large, multi-site engineering organisations.

  • A software engineering background (engineer, tech lead, EM, director) and a solid grasp of software architecture. You won't be coding, but you can go deep with your architects.

  • Experience shipping complex products that combine software and hardware, end to end.

  • Bonus points for protocol stacks, network emulation, modems/chipsets, or 3GPP/Wi-Fi ecosystems.

What's in it for you

  • A highly competitive package: base, bonus, equity and a full benefits package.

  • Full relocation and visa sponsorship to the UK or Málaga.

  • An office-based leadership role at the heart of the team, with some flexibility.

  • The chance to shape how the world tests the next generation of wireless.

About Q-TECH

Q-TECH is a technology recruitment company founded in 2000, with a team of 20 people and annual revenue of approximately 2 million euros. The company specializes in connecting IT professionals with companies, focusing on tech talent acquisition across various departments including backend, frontend, data, infrastructure, and more.

Q-TECH operates with a hybrid work model in Barcelona, Spain, and emphasizes a close, authentic approach to recruitment. The company is active in the IT community and offers roles in areas such as cloud administration, software development, and project management, making it a potential opportunity for international tech professionals seeking to work in Spain.

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