As a 6G Researcher, you will develop concepts for standardization in radio technologies, contribute to technical specifications, and collaborate with industry experts to influence future mobile communication networks.
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We are hiring a 6G Researcher (Radio Standardization), who has a strong interest in applied research, natural curiosity and should thrive in interacting with a global industry research community, and with experience in evolving radio access network technologies and standards, by developing a new research concept and having it accepted by a technical committee. This role supports Ericsson's mission and vision to be a technology leader in shaping tomorrow's mobile communication networks.
What you will do:
The skills you bring:
Expectation (first 3, 6 & 12 months) & Career path
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?
Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.
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: Japan (JP) || Yokohama
Req ID: 779156
We are hiring a 6G Researcher (Radio Standardization), who has a strong interest in applied research, natural curiosity and should thrive in interacting with a global industry research community, and with experience in evolving radio access network technologies and standards, by developing a new research concept and having it accepted by a technical committee. This role supports Ericsson's mission and vision to be a technology leader in shaping tomorrow's mobile communication networks.
What you will do:
- Responsible for developing concepts for Ericsson to contribute in the 3GPP RAN4 working group.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of technical specifications for the 6G RAN standard
- Be part of a team developing concepts and working with standardization delegates.
- Play a key role in shaping the future of mobile communication by collaborating with industry experts and stakeholders both internally and externally.
The skills you bring:
- PhD or Master's in electrical engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of proven experience in evolving radio access technologies and standards.
- Deep knowledge of 5G NR physical layer. Understanding of 5G RAN products and deployments.
- Ability to navigate the 3GPP standardization process.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English with ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
- Ability to carry out computer simulations.
- Strong collaborator in a global environment.
Expectation (first 3, 6 & 12 months) & Career path
- After 3-6 months you are established in the team and contributes to the team effort. After 12 months you are expected to be established as a technical authority for a sub-domain within the standardization area.
- Working as a 6G standardization researcher implies a wide professional network within the company and with customers and is a great platform for future career paths in product design and testing, product management or customer business projects.
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?
Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.
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: Japan (JP) || Yokohama
Req ID: 779156
Top Skills
3Gpp
5G
6G
Computer Simulations
Radio Access Network
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