Spectrum Sharing & Compatibility Studies Expert

About the role

A specialized training assignment is open for a highly experienced Spectrum Sharing & Compatibility Studies Expert. The expert delivers advanced technical training on spectrum management, radio-frequency engineering, interference analysis and compatibility studies, with a focus on telecommunications and regulatory environments.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver training on spectrum management, spectrum sharing and compatibility studies, including the ITU-R regulatory and technical framework.
• Explain radio propagation principles and interference and compatibility assessments using protection criteria such as I/N.
• Demonstrate Minimum Coupling Loss (MCL) analysis, including separation distances, worst-case scenarios, PP vs PMP and FSS vs PMP cases.
• Develop Monte Carlo simulation methods and analyse interference probability, CDFs, I/N levels and throughput degradation.
• Train hands-on with SEAMCAT or equivalent spectrum simulation tools and present case studies on IMT/5G coexistence with satellites, IMT/5G and radar altimeters, and spectrum-sharing approaches.
• Support participants in interpreting simulation results and answer questions on spectrum regulation.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical, Electronics or RF Engineering; a Master's degree is an advantage.
• At least 10 years of professional experience in spectrum management, RF engineering, radio communications or spectrum compatibility and interference studies, with demonstrated spectrum-sharing and compatibility study experience.
• Must have delivered at least two similar technical training courses in the last five years, with references available.
• Fluent English is mandatory.

Required skills

• ITU Radio Regulations and ITU-R recommendations (P.452, P.525, P.526, P.2108, SM.2028, SM.1541, F.1336, M.2101).
• Radio propagation, terrain and clutter modelling, antenna patterns, receiver characteristics and I/N analysis.
• MCL, Monte Carlo simulation, CDF-based interference assessment, IMT/4G/5G coexistence, FSS and radar altimeter compatibility.
• SEAMCAT or equivalent spectrum simulation tools.
• Preferred: regulator or CEPT/ITU-R study group experience, and experience in the GCC or Middle East regulatory environment.