Consultant, Advanced Communication Technologies

The Role's Purpose

Innovation Consultants are at the heart of Plexal’s innovation and technology consulting services, and this role is ideal for individuals with a specific focus on advanced communications technologies. 
As an Innovation Consultant, you will act as a subject matter expert, supporting organisations to research and understand how Advanced Communication Technologies are developing and what this means for their strategic planning. The type of work that this role touches can range from satellite communication to rapid 5G deployment and everything in between. You will also support horizon scanning activities, helping clients anticipate future developments in the space. 
This role is suited to individuals with strong analytical capability, core radio and base communication knowledge and an interest in how the technology field is transforming. You will be deployable across a wide range of client projects, providing expert input wherever relevant.

What You'll Do

• Shape insights and act as a subject matter expert on advanced communications and related emerging technology sectors.  
• Scope research questions, select appropriate methodologies, analyse findings, and support production of high‑impact reports and presentations.
• Monitor technology trends, market needs and wider drivers across telecommunications, RF systems, satellite communications, free-space optics, secure communica