ADVISORY ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

An Advisory Engineer who lacks strong architectural judgment leaves infrastructure decisions fragmented and unresolved, causing delayed product launches and undetected compliance gaps in cloud or carrier-regulated environments. The Advisory Engineer fills that gap as a senior individual contributor who owns technical decision-making across mobile and cloud-focused engineering teams. Carrier compliance requirements and Agile Scrum delivery cycles shape how the work gets structured day to day. Few roles demand this combination of hands-on build depth and the ability to evaluate trade-offs at an architectural level.

As the Advisory Engineer, you translate complex system requirements into defensible architecture decisions that keep cloud and mobile products on schedule and technically sound. You operate within cross-functional engineering teams, partnering with product management, QA, and hardware or software counterparts depending on the domain.

Career Impact: Deep experience evaluating Cloud/Big Data architecture trade-offs or 3GPP-compliant RF systems builds a profile that is sought after at the architect and principal engineer level.

Business Impact: The architecture and design decisions this role owns directly determine whether mobile and cloud products meet carrier requirements and ship within committed timelines.

Growth Opportunity: Consistent exposure to infrastructure planning, distributed systems, and cross-functional technical leadership accelerates the path toward Principal Engineer or Solutions Architect roles.

• Architect high-scale cloud or mobile solutions by evaluating infrastructure trade-offs against product requirements and delivery timelines.
• Design and validate circuit or software components within the assigned domain, ensuring alignment with system-level specifications.
• Review software architecture proposals and requirements with external partners to confirm technical feasibility.
• Drive Agile-based delivery planning by coordinating with product management, UX, and QA teams throughout the development cycle.
• Mentor engineers within the team, sharing domain expertise to strengthen overall technical output.
• Enforce carrier compliance and regulatory standards by reviewing artifacts and identifying gaps before field deployment.
• Resolve critical product issues by applying systematic troubleshooting to identify root cause and implement durable fixes.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 or more years of engineering experience in cloud architecture, RF systems, or mobile software development, with demonstrated delivery of production-grade solutions.
• Proven ability to evaluate and document architectural trade-offs across distributed or hardware-software systems.
• Working knowledge of identity management, information security principles, or carrier regulatory requirements relevant to the domain.
• Strong object-oriented design skills with experience in multi-threaded or concurrent system development.
• Ability to review technical specifications with external partners and communicate findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or technically leading small engineering groups.

• Hands-on experience delivering solutions across both cloud infrastructure and mobile hardware or software domains.
• Familiarity with 3GPP standards, LTE/5G technology generations, or equivalent carrier compliance frameworks.
• Exposure to Big Data systems including data warehousing concepts and NoSQL database environments in production settings.

• Architectural decision turnaround time, measuring how quickly trade-off evaluations reach a documented resolution.
• Carrier compliance pass rate on submitted software or hardware artifacts prior to external review.
• Mean time to resolution on critical product issues escalated to the Advisory Engineer.
• Percentage of Agile sprint deliverables that meet the agreed technical acceptance criteria without rework.
• Mentee progression rate, tracking how many engineers coached advance in scope or seniority within 12 months.
• Typical tools: cloud infrastructure platforms (commonly GCP or AWS), version control and CI systems (commonly Git and Jenkins), RF simulation environments (commonly ADS or MATLAB)

• Base Salary Range: $130,000 to $175,000 annually depending on specialization and seniority
• Bonus: 8 to 15% annual performance bonus
• Equity: RSUs common at larger technology companies; varies by employer size
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contributes majority of premium
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually plus federal holidays
• Common Perks: Remote or hybrid flexibility, professional development budget, conference attendance support

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process; please notify the hiring team to initiate a request. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. A background check is required as a condition of employment. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, unless otherwise specified in the posting.

The Advisory Engineer owns end-to-end infrastructure planning and architectural trade-off evaluation for a next-generation cloud service solution delivering mobile user experiences, working closely with product management, business, UX, and QA teams using Agile Scrum methodology. This work shapes the technical foundation for high-scale Cloud/Big Data systems, enabling the business to resolve critical product issues and align roadmaps with emerging tools and technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze product requirements for a Cloud service solution offering a next-gen cloud driven user experience on a mobile device from multiple perspectives.
• Propose and evaluate architectural trade-offs from different points of view.
• Drive infrastructure planning and design decisions and develop a high-scale solution in stipulated timelines.
• Interface closely with the product management, business team, user experience team and quality assurance to develop world class cloud services using Agile Scrum development methodology.
• Apply your excellent troubleshooting skills and instincts in a systematic manner to help resolve critical product issues.
• Align architecture and product roadmap with new tools/technologies in the market.

Required Qualifications

• BE/BTech or ME/MTech in Computer Science or equivalent.
• 10+ years of overall industry experience and 5+ years in implementing and delivering Cloud/Big Data/Enterprise architecture and solutions.
• Direct experience with Cloud/Enterprise architecture paradigms, Big Data systems, Data models, SOA, Web technologies, Virtualization, Identity management, information security, and system integration.
• Solid experience with BigQuery, data warehousing concepts, and NoSQL DBs like MongoDB in production environment.
• Demonstrates experience in Google Cloud services - BigQuery, Cloud Storage, Compute Engine, App Engine and Datastores or equivalent AWS or Azure systems.
• Hands-on experience developing high-scale distributed systems using Java, Python or other server scripting languages, with deep knowledge of OOAD, multi-threading, and concurrency.
• Experience with Linux, Apache, Web Servers, SQL, HTTP, and the full software development life cycle of commercial products.
• Direct experience mentoring engineers and fostering innovation in Big Data Cloud solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Embedded within the RF architecture and hardware organization, the Advisory Engineer designs and validates transmitter and receiver circuits for new mobile phones, covering the full scope from link-budget and simulation through board layout and prototype evaluation. Working closely with both hardware and software teams as well as internal Motorola Lenovo global teams and external labs, this role advances RF performance and standardization compliance across next-generation mobile products.

Core Functions

• Concentration in RF circuits, electromagnetic theory and communication system design.
• Design transmitter or receiver circuits that are part of new mobile phones, covering RF link-budget, simulation, circuit design, board layout, testing and optimization.
• Demonstrate design skills covering a major transceiver circuit block, including schematic capture, board layout and prototype evaluation.
• Work with the RF architecture team to develop and specify next generation receiver, transmitter and RF front-end components.
• Collaborate across hardware and software teams to upgrade existing RF performance and ensure standardization compliance.
• Manage maintenance, calibration and extension for internal lab equipment and test systems utilized for RF performance tests.
• Work with internal Motorola Lenovo global teams and external labs/partners located in different time zones.
• Understand 3GPP standards, regulatory, and carrier requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering with concentration in RF, wireless and systems analysis.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience in RF design and development, with experience and familiarity with 5G RF technology.
• Knowledgeable in RF Front End circuits such as transmitters, receivers, duplex/diplex filters and related RF circuits/systems, as well as WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS/location services standards.
• Understanding of LTE, WCDMA, GSM, CDMA, and 5G technologies.
• Familiar with RF test equipment including Network Analyzer, Spectrum Analyzer, CMW500, UXM, CMX, Signal generator, etc.
• Proficiency with ADS, Momentum, MATLAB, Cadence, and familiarity with Labview, JavaScript, Python; Qualcomm chipset solutions experience preferred.
• Automation of RF tools to speed up testing.
• Willingness to support global product development including conference calls across time zones and occasional travel.
• Strong communication, team-building, and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.

Reporting to engineering leadership, the Advisory Engineer designs, codes, and tests software for mobile devices while reviewing architecture solutions and requirements with external partners. Partnering with cross-functional software engineering groups, this role delivers technically sound software artifacts and carrier-compliant solutions that directly support end-user needs on the Android platform.

Primary Duties

• Design, code and test software for mobile devices.
• Review and discuss software architecture solutions for mobile devices based systems.
• Review and discuss software requirements with external partners.
• Cooperate with team members to review software artifacts, define interfaces and discuss best approach to solve end-user needs.
• Coach and technically lead software engineering groups.
• Maintain software artifacts overtime.
• Review carrier compliance requirements.

Skills & Qualifications

• B.S./M.S. in Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering or similar area; M.S. in Computer Science preferred.
• 5+ years of software development experience, including mobile device software development and testing on Android platform.
• Knowledge of Android platform and Object Oriented Design with extensive knowledge of Java programming language.
• Knowledge of Jira, Git, Gerrit and Jenkins tools.
• Strong problem solving skills and ability to learn quickly and adapt to changes in priorities.
• Ability to work independently, respond to multiple conflicting requests under tight deadlines, and communicate effectively with all stakeholders.
• Good teamwork and communication skills in both written and spoken English.

Sitting at the intersection of software engineering and financial domain knowledge, the Advisory Engineer builds and enhances business applications aligned with established design patterns, contributing architectural vision and new ideas through Agile team collaboration. Operating across concurrent development activities that span business requirements, estimating, and brainstorming, this role enables the delivery of reliable, scalable software solutions for stock market and financial products.

Duties

• Design and code enhancements to business applications and products consistent with established design patterns and business requirements.
• Work effectively in small teams to ensure best practices and engineering approaches.
• Provide estimates on difficulty and sizing of enhancements, as well as alternative solutions.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and effectively contribute new ideas.
• Understand and contribute to overall architecture vision principle.
• Manage, prioritize and execute multiple concurrent software development activities.
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced, Agile team environment.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience in C# or other OOP languages (.NET preferred), SQL, and PL/SQL.
• Full knowledge of software development life cycle, including multi-threaded N-Tier applications.
• Knowledge of stock markets, asset types, and other financial concepts.
• Experience with reporting tools like SSRS/Crystal Report and UI/UX design using React and JavaScript.
• Excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and ability to work individually and collaboratively.

A key member of the Satellite systems technology team, the Advisory Engineer leads full lifecycle design through field analysis of Consumer and Enterprise Data Communication systems, owning critical architectural aspects while performing complex trade studies, algorithm design, and protocol development. Collaborating across technical disciplines and mentoring junior engineers, this role enables continuous improvement of satellite network performance and the advancement of next-generation communication capabilities.

Functions

• Perform full lifecycle design to field analysis of current and future Satellite systems providing Consumer and Enterprise Data Communication services.
• Gather and understand system requirements, including operational concepts.
• Develop strategy for new features and capabilities along with associated patent filings when applicable.
• Perform complex trade studies, design protocols, and design and validate complex algorithms.
• Own key architectural aspects of the design and document and review design.
• Analyze performance in the lab and field to determine algorithmic, design, and/or operating point improvements.
• Train and mentor junior engineers.

Experience & Qualifications

• Master's degree in Computer Engineering, System Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.
• 20+ years of experience in a relevant technical field.
• Proven track record in TCP/UDP/IPv4/IPv6, Internet Protocols (HTTPS, DNS, etc.), and Network Architectures.
• Experience with Prioritization and Flow Control under Congestion, Satellite/Wireless Bandwidth Assignment Protocols, Statistical Analysis, Security protocols, Network Management, and Software Architecture.
• Ability to train and mentor junior engineers.

Profitable management of the KZN business unit depends on the Advisory Engineer, who delivers strategic leadership and oversees the full scope of Advisory Group operations including business planning, revenue targets, people management, and business development. Based within a leading consulting engineering firm, this role serves as the senior point of accountability for achieving budgeted operating profit and building stakeholder relationships at an executive level.

Accountabilities

• Provide overall leadership in the development and implementation of the Strategic objectives of the AG and overall responsibility for AG activities.
• Develop and achieve business plan/annual targets in revenue, added value and operating profit for the advisory group.
• Manage business planning, budget and income control.
• Manage people and drive business development.
• Interact and network with relevant stakeholders at a senior level.

Technical Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Professionally registered with ECSA.
• Minimum 10 years post-graduate experience in the consulting industry.
• Experience in contract administration, project management, and business development with a proven track record in generating business from public sector.
• Significant management experience at a strategic level with good business acumen.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, team working, and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently, build client relationships, and be approachable and sensitive to team members' needs.

As the Advisory Engineer for combustion technology, this role leads commercial and R&D projects involving advanced solid and gaseous fuel combustion in industrial and utility-scale boilers, with direct responsibility for B&W's ClimateBright™ decarbonization portfolio. The Technology group relies on this work to deliver technically sound combustion solutions, resolve complex field issues, and drive next-generation clean energy development in partnership with utilities and industrial clients.

Technical Responsibilities

• Serve as the combustion technical specialist in the application of advanced concepts and methods for energy conversion of fossil fuels, renewable energy, clean power, and environmental emissions controls.
• Lead commercial and R&D projects and/or small teams in selecting proper combustion technologies to achieve project goals while meeting safety standards and emission targets.
• Manage R&D-funded projects aimed at developing or testing next generation combustion technologies.
• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments related to B&W ClimateBright™ portfolio with experience in combustion of non-carbon fuels.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preparation of drawings, documents, and activities for multiple major projects within company standards and industry regulations.
• Mentor and guide other engineers, review procedures to ensure compliance with applicable policies and author/modify company design standards.
• Provide support to resolve complex technical issues and combustion tuning or testing, on site or from the office, review P&IDs and author complex technical reports.
• Lead project meetings, make presentations, interact with external customers, A/Es, vendors, and sublet engineers, and represent the organization with relevant stakeholders.
• Travel averages less than 10% but requires infrequent site visits of 1–2 weeks duration.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program required; M.S. preferred.
• 12 to 15+ years of combined post-graduate academic or professional experience in combustion technologies.
• Broad background in fuels, emissions control (NOx, CO, VOCs, unburned carbon, particulates), combustion equipment, boiler operations, equipment sizing, and emissions predictions using both in-house and commercial modeling tools.
• Strong familiarity with EPA test methods for emissions and/or international equivalent testing codes.
• Proven ability to multi-task, manage daily tasks, and prioritize work to meet deadlines in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
• Strong team player able to coordinate with cross-functional teams including Engineering, Production, Field Service, Customer Service, Licensing, Marketing, and Sales.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, personable demeanor, and ability to quickly grasp new technology concepts and conduct critical technical and economic evaluations.