Technical Expert - Wireless Communication

Who are we?
Volvo Cars is a company on a mission; to bring traditional car manufacturing into a connected, sustainable and smart future.
Since 1927, we have been a brand known for our commitment to safety, creating innovative cars that make life less complicated for our consumers. In 2010, we decided to transform our business, resulting in a totally new generation of cars and technologies, as well as steady growth and record sales. Today, we’re expanding our global footprint in Europe, China and the US, and we’re on the lookout for new talent.
We are constantly pushing our own skills and abilities to drive change in the automobile industry like never before. We are looking for innovative, committed people to join us in this endeavour and create safe, sustainable and connected cars. We believe in the power of people and will challenge and support you to reach your full potential. Join us and be part of Volvo Cars’ journey into the future.

What’s in it for you?
Volvo Cars has an ambitious growth plan for connected functionality and autonomous drive. Connectivity is a game changer for the automotive industry with countless opportunities and challenges in the future. As technical expert you will become a shared service and work across the agile organization to spread knowledge, support strategic decisions & promote research and collaboration affected by your area of expertise. In addition, you are expected to work in your home team Wireless COM - an expert technology team with deliverables developed through advanced engineering and research projects.

Working as technical expert, you will have a unique possibility to contribute and set the direction for our future roadmaps and solutions for an always connected car. This position will for sure challenge your own personal and technical skills and Volvo cars are ready to support your journey.

What you'll do
You will be a technical expert in channel models, antenna properties, physical- and datalink layers of all wireless technologies, such as 4G/5G/6G, WLAN, BT/BLE, UWB, C-V2X/ITS-G5. In addition, expert in verification methods and system simulations of wireless technologies. You will work partly in Wireless COM team by helping to define how to use and verify wireless technologies in automotive context, base tech specifications, perform proof-of-concepts, support implementing teams and work towards suppliers. You will also engage across teams and units all over Volvo Cars when relevant, e.g. to support strategic decisions affecting wireless technologies and connectivity. You will collaborate with academia, research institutions and other external organizations through e.g. research projects, master theses, conference attendance and contributions, standardization work and industry associations as well as spread and share knowledge by teaching, mentoring, supporting and coaching.

Who you are
You wold carry a M.Sc. degree in Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer engineering or equivalent with special subject in wireless communications and/or RF & Microwave. You would have a minimum 10 year work experience in wireless and/or automotive industries. Alternatively, a PhD degree in relevant field + 5 years work experience.

You would carry strong knowledge and experience in RF technology, channel models, antenna properties, physical- and datalink layers of 4G/5G/6G, WLAN, BT/BLE, UWB, C-V2X/ITS-G5 as well as knowledge and experience in verification methods and system simulations of wireless technologies. You will have  strong theoretical background in Wireless Technologies, RF & Microwave engineering.

You bring experience in ECU design of wireless systems in an automotive context as well as experience in working in research projects (VINNOVA FFI, EU projects etc.). You will also bring experience working in an Agile Organization.

You should have high motivation, self-driven, and a team player who possess good social-interpersonal skills. You are a great communicator and excellent cooperation skills. You have a holistic view and conceptual thinking considering both technical- and business values. You have high integrity and professionalism as well as builds trust.

Contact
The location for this position is Lindholmen (Gothenburg), Sweden. We will apply a continuous selection process and we recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. Please apply not later than March 22nd, 2022.

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact mark.chan@volvocars.com 

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