6G Researcher Radio Standardization

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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 6G Researcher Radio Standardization is responsible for developing concepts for Ericsson to contribute in the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) RAN1 working group.
• This role involves contributing to the development and maintenance of technical specifications and creating the 6G RAN standard.
• You will be part of a team developing novel concepts and working with the standardization delegates to prepare standard contributions.
• This role plays a key role in shaping the future of mobile communications by collaborating with industry experts and stakeholders both internally and externally.

The skills you bring
Skills

• Ability to clearly convey complex technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency in technical documentation and presentation skills in English.
• Ability to carry out own research with performance evaluations and to develop simulation tools.

Technical expertise

• 5+ years of proven experience in evolving radio access network technologies and standards.

Knowledge

• Master's degree in Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or related field (PhD preferred).
• Deep knowledge of 5G NR physical layer and performance/RF requirements, including RAN algorithms such as MIMO, scheduling, beamforming, RRM and AI.
• Good understanding of 5G RAN network products and deployments.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively navigate 3GPP processes, and drive consensus building in standardization environments.

Behaviors

• Ability to collaborate across organizations within a global company.
• Proven track record of fostering collaboration in a multi-disciplinary environment leading to successful project outcomes.

Expectation (first 3, 6 & 12 months) & Career path

• After 3-6 months you are established in the team and contribute 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?
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Primary country and city: Japan (JP) || Yokohama
Req ID: 778947