Researcher Positioning Concepts

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About this opportunity:

Are you passionate about driving innovation and expanding Ericsson’s impact in the mobile networks industry? Do you possess a strong technical background and deep knowledge of mobile networks, coupled with an impact-driven mindset? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are looking for a highly experienced researcher to join our team at Standards & Technology at the Technology & Strategy unit of Business Area Networks. We work to ensure technology leadership in Radio Access Networks (RAN) and lead Ericsson’s RAN technology strategy. We do so by actively driving standardization, concepts & algorithms, testbeds and research on antennas, radio, RAN compute, and software.  

In this role you will act as a thought leader and technical coordinator in the area of positioning for mobile networks. Tasks include to, as part of a team, set a view for how the positioning technology should develop, ensure that promising technology is developed and evaluated in simulators and PoCs, and drive that towards product units. This includes leadership tasks as well as concrete technical work, such as concept development and to take part in performance evaluations. Further, alignment between main stakeholders within the company is to be ensured, and the role will be crucial in driving research insights to product impact.

What you will do:

• Define, drive, and contribute to technical studies, and design concepts for positioning for mobile networks. 
• Engage with business drivers and product owners to align features with market needs.  
• Work with technical experts across various Ericsson units to ensure well working and market-relevant solutions. 
• Influence technology strategies. 
• Serve as a thought leader by sharing expertise, showcasing results, and collaborating with internal and external partners.

The skills you bring:

The skills and experiences we are looking for include:

• A PhD or MSc degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of mobile networks and substantial experience in the mobile communications industry. 
• Strong understanding of mobile network architecture.
• Proven track record in mobile network positioning is highly advantageous.
• Familiarity with PHY/L1 and radio propagation is beneficial. 
• Experience from evaluations, e.g., using simulations or PoCs, for positioning or similar use cases is beneficial.
• Excellent leadership, impact, and organizational skills, with the ability to mobilize and engage teams to achieve results. 
• Strategic thinking, reasoning, and influence capabilities. 
• Excellent teamworking, communication and presentation skills.

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 and Lund

Req ID: 764674 

Last date to apply : 25th April 2025