3GPP-Standardization researcher

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About this opportunity

Ericsson's 6G vision, first introduced in 2020, remains pivotal for transforming business and society in the 2030s through secure, efficient, and sustainable communication services. As 6G development progresses into a more concrete phase of regulation and standardization we are looking for researchers that would like to join us, co-creating a cyber-physical world.

Ericsson Research develops new communication solutions and standards. The organization is responsible for providing Ericsson with world-class system concepts, technology innovations, and research methodology. Rapidly growing demands for mobile broadband access in combination with needs for new technology and solutions motivated by the ongoing transformation of society where everything that benefits from being connected will be connected creates challenging and exciting opportunities. Building on our experience from real network operations, profound knowledge about existing standards, and forward-looking research, we pioneer and excel in innovative ideas and solutions that craft todays and tomorrow’s mobile radio communication.

Ericsson Research Area Radio provides advanced system and signal processing solutions, including multi-antenna concepts, targeting standardization of radio access systems. Are you passionate about technology and love inventing new things? Are you an exceptionally skilled and motivated researcher interested in developing cutting-edge technology for future radio networks? Does joining our world-leading radio research team sound appealing?

Shape the future of global connectivity with us—be at the forefront of 6G innovation

What you will do

• Be responsible for defining and evaluating concepts and solutions for future radio access technologies and bringing them to standards and regulatory fora, such as 3GPP and ITU-R for 5G, 6G and future generations.

• Develop and use simulation tools for evaluating new concepts and solutions.

• Be part of the continuous development and improvement of existing standards by creating and driving Intellectual Property Rights and by writing standardization contributions

• Cooperate with internal and external partners, represent Ericsson in standardization and regulatory fora.

What skills you bring

For the available positions, we are looking for highly competent and driven researchers with in-depth competence and experience within areas relevant for physical layer wireless communication systems, such as wireless communications, information theory, signal processing, propagation, electromagnetics, antenna theory, applied physics, mathematical modelling, positioning, sensing, spectrum regulation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.

The positions are available for both experienced researchers and newly graduated M.Sc. or Ph.D., preferably with demonstrated experience and knowledge in the above-mentioned required skills.

You will also bring

- Proficiency in programming languages, such as C++ and Java as well as scripting in MATLAB and Python, as developing and running simulations will be natural parts of the work. Experience with AI/ML & Simulation workflows in cloud environments is a plus.
- A good understanding or background in 3GPP RAN1 or RAN4 is a plus.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to rapidly absorb new information and adapt to emerging technologies and research areas.
- Proven track record of developing innovative solutions and novel approaches to overcome challenges in wireless communication.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English, with the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively.
- Strong personal drive and a strong focus on the tasks at hand.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.

What happens once you apply?

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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we champion it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team. Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. learn more.

Primary country and city: Sweden (SE) || Göteborg

Req ID: 761671