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Simon King

Simon King

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Freelance wireless technology consultant

  • Education

    • University of Kent

      1976 - 1979
      BSc Electronics

    • The University of Manchester

      1979 - 1980
      MSc Microprocessor Engineering and Digital Electronics

      Activities and Societies: Manchester University Sub-Aqua Club

  • Experience

    • British Rail

      Jan 1981 - Dec 1983
      Research Officer

      Joined BR Research Division in Derby as graduate trainee and worked on a variety of projects around the division including the development of RETB - a radio based signalling system intended for lightly used single track railways. Worked on both software and hardware development.

    • Racal Research Ltd

      Jan 1984 - Aug 1985
      Senior Engineer

      Development of tactical radio communications systems. Hardware and software design.

    • Mobicom

      Aug 1985 - Dec 1996
      Senior Engineer

      Worked on radio systems design including MPT1327 trunk radio system. Systems specification, dimensioningRepresented company on Radio Agency (now OFCOM) group responsible for drafting and maintaining MPT1327 standard.

    • Simoco

      Jan 1995 - Jan 1996
      Senior Engineer

    • Telent Technology Services Ltd

      Jan 1997 - May 2023
      Prinicipal Engineer

      Worked on a wide variety of radio systems delivery largely in the railway and other critical communication environments. Technology areas include 4G, GSM-R and WiFi. Experience of radio coverage planning, including confined space coverage using radiating cable and repeaters.

    • Network Rail

      Jan 2005 - Jan 2008
      NSS Design Engineer

    • Parrisking Ltd

      Jun 2023 - now
      Technical Consultant

      Experience of working with wide range of radio technologies primarily in railway and other critical communications environments.Open to short term project opportunities.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Chartered Engineer, Member IET

      Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)