Researcher 5G/6G standardization

As the tech firm that created the mobile world, and with more than 54,000 patents to our name, we’ve made it our business to make a mark. When joining our team at Ericsson you are empowered to learn, lead and perform at your best, shaping the future of technology. This is a place where you're welcomed as your own perfectly unique self, and celebrated for the skills, talent, and perspective you bring to the team. Are you in?

Come, and be where it begins.


Our Exciting Opportunity
We are looking for a driven, knowledgeable, and creative researcher to strengthen our efforts in concept development and standardization of 5G and 6G systems. In these areas, we work together in diverse teams to define and realize new capabilities for future mobile networks, which are used by billions of people worldwide. This includes further increasing the network performance for mobile broadband, massive and critical communication services as well as new use cases for next generation radio networks.

In our unit at Ericsson Research, Research Area Networks, we have the mission to develop and drive outstanding procedures, protocols and architecture solutions for current and future wireless systems.


You will
Be working in an international team of world-class researchers with different backgrounds and experiences, including some of the key authorities and technology leaders in mobile communication. The work comprises global standardization in 3GPP, either as a delegate attending the standardization meetings, or as part of the back-office creating concepts.
Write contributions to the standards and protect your ideas in patents.
Invent new concepts and solutions for 5G and 6G radio networks and will be involved in evaluating their performance using state-of-the-art test beds or radio network system simulators.



To be successful in the role you must have
MSc or PhD degree in electrical engineering, automatic control, engineering physics, computer science or related fields. You can be newly graduated or with some work experience.
Experience from independent research work.
Ability to connect with people and to explain and convey your findings and knowledge to others.
Excellent analytical skills and eagerness to find innovative solutions to sophisticated problems.
Passion about, and in-depth understanding of digital and wireless communication and cellular systems design.
Ability to put theory into practice, using and developing simulation tools for evaluating new ground-breaking ideas, and/or building proof-of-concept demonstrations.
Experience from standardization, especially in 3GPP is highly appreciated.
Excellent English skills, both written and oral.



What´s in it for you?
Here at Ericsson, our culture is built on over a century of courageous decisions. With us, you will no longer be dreaming of what the future holds – you will be redefining it. You won’t develop for the status quo, but will build what replaces it. Joining us is a way to move your career in any direction you want; with hundreds of career opportunities in locations all over the world, in a place where co-creation and collaboration are embedded into the walls. You will find yourself in a speak-up environment where empathy and humanness serve as cornerstones for how we work, and where work-life balance is a priority. Welcome to an inclusive, global company where your opportunity to make an impact is endless.


What happens once you apply?
To prepare yourself for next steps, please explore here: https://www.ericsson.com/en/careers/job-opportunities/hiring-process

Come join our #TeamEricsson. Feel free to apply and include resume in English, outlining how you meet the specific requirements of the position.

The selection and interview process are ongoing. Therefore, send in your application in English as soon as possible. We encourage you to apply!

If you have any further questions, you are welcome to contact us:

Hiring manager: In this role you will report to Research Leader

Recruiter: Emelie Bohlin (emelie.bohlin@ericsson.com)

Location: Stockholm (Kista), Sweden

Kindly note that we do not accept applications sent via e-mail

Do you believe that an organization fostering an environment of cooperation and collaboration to execute with speed creates better business value? Do you value a culture of humanness, where fact based decisions are important and our people are encouraged to speak up? Do you believe that diverse, inclusive teams drive performance and innovation? At Ericsson, we do.
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