6G Core Network Standardization Researcher

About this opportunity 

We are looking for a creative researcher to engage in the development of current and future mobile networks' generations, used by billions of people. This opportunity is to join our Ericsson Research team working with the 3rd Generation Partnership project (3GPP) in Core Networks, driving Ericsson’s strategies in 5G Advanced/6G standardization!  

Our Core Network activities cover all the Working Groups in 3GPP Core Network standardization, like: 

• SA (Service and System Aspects) 

• SA2 (System Aspects 2) which develops the overall 3GPP system architecture.  

• SA6 which provides application layer architecture specifications for 3GPP verticals. 

• CT (Core network and Terminals) Working Groups  

• CT1 for specifications of User Equipment (UE) to Core Network interfaces. 

• CT3 which covers specifications for Interworking between a 3GPP Core Network and external Networks. 

• CT4 which specifies the protocols within the Core Network. 

At Ericsson Research, our diverse team collaborates in global cross-organizational teams, and have opportunities to learn and work with top industry researchers on the newest technologies! 

Ericsson celebrates diversity and inclusion together with flexibility and international mobility. 

The positions will be based in Sweden at one of our offices in Stockholm, Gothenburg, or Lund. 

What you will do 

• Create, research and develop novel concepts, solutions and algorithms by using, e.g., simulators, prototypes, etc. 

• Protect these new technical solutions with Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), write research articles, etc. 

• Act as a researcher and/or back-office support, working with contributions for and potentially participating in 3GPP standardization meetings.

• Represent Ericsson in other external fora, such as university collaborations, national and European research projects, and customer meetings. 

• Provide expertise to impact Ericsson business and products to enable the journey to 5G Evolution/6G and beyond. 

• Communicate results, a very important aspect of the work we do! 

You will bring 

• MSc degree in Computer or Electrical Engineering. Preferably with a specialization towards Networking and Communication, Network Automation, or Exposure. Having a PhD in one of the forementioned area and/or substantial experience of standardization work is a merit. 

• Curiosity and interest in working with 3GPP standardization. 

• Knowledge of Mobile Networks and industry understanding 

• Demonstrated leadership capacity 

• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken 

• Outstanding networking, collaboration, communication and innovation skills with high energy and motivation 

• Analytical thinking combined with a healthy dose of creativity 

• The ability to express and demonstrate ideas, to acquire and apply new knowledge, and to transfer this to others 

Last date to apply : 17th October 2024

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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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: Sweden (SE) || [[location_obj]]

Req ID: 754902