Principal Engineer - Smart Metering, end device connectivity

Location: Emley Moor, Crawley Court – Winchester/ Newman Street London

Hybrid Working 1-2 days onsite

We operate a flexible, hybrid working environment requirement to travel to either our Winchester, Emely Moor / London office up to twice a week.

What’s in it for you

• Up to £75,000 base salary
  
  
• 10% bonus
  
  
• Work Life Smarter – our commitment to a flexible and hybrid working culture
  
  
• Generous pension scheme starting at 6% rising to 10%
  
  
• A unique wellbeing programme that looks after the whole you
  
  
• Access to multiple learning platforms to support your individual development
  
  
• Active and diverse networks that build community, support wellbeing and advocate for change
  
  
• A comprehensive set of benefits including discounts on big brands, gymflex memberships and paid volunteering leave - see our full list of benefits here.
  
  The role
  
  Arqiva is expanding its Smart Water capability, and we’re looking for a Senior Principal Engineer to act as the technical authority for end-to-end smart metering and IoT connectivity solutions across multiple technologies. This is a senior-level technical role sitting at the heart of our Smart Utilities engineering function, responsible for ensuring smart water meters, IoT sensors, radios, networks, suppliers, and data platforms integrate seamlessly into a working customer solution.
  
  The vacancy has a particular focus on LoRaWAN and NB-IoT / cellular-based end devices, supporting the delivery of Arqiva’s next-generation smart metering products.
  
  What you’ll be working on
  
  
• Act as the technical design and integration lead for Smart Water AMI end-device connectivity across LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, cellular and FlexNet ecosystems
  
  
• Own the end-to-end systems integration from meter configuration through to data delivery into customer platforms (meter → radio → base station → head-end → AWS data pipelines → water insights platforms)
  
  
• Lead technical engagement with key suppliers and partners, driving: (Defect triage, Resolution of integration issues, technical assurance and readiness for operational handover)
  
  
• Support proof of concepts, trials and pilots for new smart water technologies, ensuring robust delivery and documentation
  
  
• Provide hands-on engineering support, including: (Data analysis and investigation of anomalies Validation of device performance and communications reliability)
  
  
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering teams, Technical Delivery Managers and operational stakeholders to ensure coordinated execution across multiple moving parts
  
  
• Mentor and guide engineers on a day-to-day basis, helping shape technical direction, priorities, and best practice
  
  
• Support bid activity, tender responses and customer presentations where required, working with procurement and commercial teams
  
  
• This is a high-impact role requiring both technical depth and the confidence to drive clarity across complex programmes.
  
  What we’re looking for
  
  
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end solutions
  
  
• Smart Metering / AMI networks
  
  
• IoT device integration
  
  
• Cellular or radio communications systems
  
  
• Utility infrastructure environments
  
  
• LoRaWAN, NB-IoT, cellular IoT, RF communications
  
  
• Smart meter end devices, sensors and head-end systems
  
  
• Experience working with suppliers and third-party technology providers, owning technical integration and issue resolution
  
  
• Ability to operate as a senior SME across complex system architectures with multiple dependencies
  
  
• Hands-on capability in technical investigation and data analysis (e.g., platform diagnostics, portal-based systems, cloud environments)
  
  
• Confidence mentoring engineers and influencing stakeholders across departments
  
  
• A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to direct activity and ensure solutions come together cohesively
  
  Why Arqiva:
  
  We enable a switched-on world to flow. As the UK’s leader in TV and radio broadcast and the country’s top smart utilities platform, we are shaping the future of connectivity.
  
  Our infrastructure delivers media and data exactly where they’re needed - whether that’s bringing TV and radio to your home or sending smart meter data to your utility provider. Our technology works quietly behind the scenes, connecting millions every day.
  
  But it’s not just what we do, it’s how we do it. At Arqiva, you’ll find real connection: supportive teams, active colleague networks and plenty of ways to get involved and feel part of our community. We’ll give you the space and support to grow - whether that’s developing your skills, trying something new or taking on fresh challenges. And because there is more to life than work, our rewards and benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, your lifestyle and what matters most to you.
  
  Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
  
  At Arqiva, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences, and we work hard to remove barriers so every colleague can thrive.
  
  If this sounds like the right next step for you, we’d love to hear from you