Experienced Researcher in Networked Control Systems

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About this opportunity:

The Cyber Physical Systems research area at Ericsson Research is looking for an Experienced Researcher in Networked Control Systems to join the Decision & Control team. This section focuses on the co-design of communication, control, and computation for Cyber Physical Systems, including connected mobile robots, UAVs, autonomous vehicles, and industrial process control systems.

Our mission is to explore future applications of Ericsson’s networks, with an emphasis on understanding network requirements, expanding our patent portfolio for connected devices, and establishing thought leadership through publications in top scientific journals and conferences. We collaborate closely with other Ericsson research teams, engage in external research projects, and maintain strong partnerships with academic institutions.

This role is based at Ericsson headquarters in Kista, equipped with a robotics lab and indoor/outdoor 5G/6G testbeds.

What you will do:

• Develop novel concepts, innovative solutions, and algorithms for challenges in communication-control-computation co-design, contributing both theoretical insights and practical implementations.
• Evaluate and demonstrate proposed solutions and algorithms using simulation tools and real-world data in testbed environments.
• Work within a multidisciplinary research team that values innovation and collaboration.
• Publish your research through patents, top-tier conferences and journals.
• Supervise MSc students and PhD interns, encouraging knowledge exchange and innovation.
• Engage in both internal and external research collaborations, driving the future of connected devices.
• Enjoy a dynamic, learning-driven environment, with opportunities to take on new challenges and influence methodologies.

The skills you bring:

• MSc or PhD in automatic control, robotics, machine learning, signal processing or a related field.
• Proficient in programming, with experience in Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar languages.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently formulate and tackle complex challenges.
• Proven experience in publishing high-quality research in scientific journals and conferences.
• Passion for mentoring, with experience in supervising MSc thesis projects and/or PhD internships.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Additional beneficial qualifications:

• Research experience in networked robotics and/or networked control systems.
• Background in machine learning or data-driven methods applied to networked control systems and/or networked robotics.

Last date to apply: ​6th March 2025

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) || Stockholm

Req ID: 761996