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. 

The Radio research area in Ericsson Research focuses on developing advanced system and signal processing solutions, targeting standardization of radio access systems. It consists of teams in several sites worldwide, including our Advanced Development and Research team in Santa Clara, California. Our team’s current focus is on 5G Advanced and 6G, including IoT connectivity, non-terrestrial networks, spectrum techniques such as spectrum sharing, artificial intelligence and machine learning, modulation and channel coding, multiple-access techniques, multi-antenna system, and open RAN. We are very engaged in the 3GPP standards, including performing technical studies, developing contributions and attending standards meetings. Our team has an outstanding record in patents, standards contributions, publications and technology transfer to our development units. Two of our current team members have won the prestigious Ericsson inventor of the year award. Externally, we maintain strong partnerships with universities and government agencies to advance the 6G agenda in the United States. Our team contributes to the IEEE community, serving as Associate Editors for various magazines and journals, and participating in technical program committees, panels, and conferences. We also scan for new technology trends coming out of Silicon Valley and elsewhere. Our projects span multiple sites and countries, and we emphasize a collaborative culture.

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? When joining our team at Ericsson Research, 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.

Take the challenge and join our team!
 

What you will do:

•    As part of our 3GPP 6G concepts team, you will demonstrate your radio physical layer expertise (signal processing, modulation, channel coding, multiple-access techniques, parameter estimation, multi-antenna systems, sensing, satellite communication, drones, AI/ML application in the physical layer, spectrum technologies, radio resource management, etc.), responsible for defining and evaluating concepts and solutions for future radio access technologies and standards, such as 3GPP 6G.
•    Be responsible for creating and driving Intellectual Property Rights and 3GPP standardization proposals.
•    Use simulation tools for evaluating new concepts and solutions.
•    Be part of the continuous development and improvement of existing standards.
•    Cooperate with internal and external partners.

The skills you bring:

•    For the available positions, we are looking for highly competent and driven researchers with in-depth competence and experience in physical layer wireless communication systems. 
•    The positions require a Ph.D. degree, preferably with demonstrated experience and knowledge in the above-mentioned required skills. 
•    Experience in structured object-oriented programming, such as C++ and Java as well as scripting in Matlab and Python, is also required, as developing and running simulations will be natural parts of the work.
•    A good understanding or background in 3GPP RAN1 or RAN4 is a significant plus.
•    Since daily collaboration and interaction with other skilled researchers are the basis for our ways of working, having team skills is a necessity.
•    You should be fluent in written and spoken English. 
•    You should enjoy working with people having diverse backgrounds and competences. 
•    It is important that you have strong personal drive and a strong focus on the tasks at hand. 

We are looking for both experienced researchers and newly graduated Ph.D. 
The position is in Ericsson Research in Santa Clara, California, USA. 

​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.
 
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​Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture 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 and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.

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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.

 Primary country and city: United States (US) || Santa Clara

Job details: Researcher