About this opportunity:
Ericsson Research develops communication technologies and standards that connect people, businesses and society. Our Radio Research team in Linköping works on advanced solutions for future wireless networks, including radio concepts, network algorithms, antenna systems, signal processing, performance evaluation and artificial intelligence.
As a 6G Researcher in Wireless Communication Concepts, you will help shape the technologies and standards for next-generation mobile networks. You will work with researchers, universities, customers and industry partners in a collaborative, international environment.
What you will do:
- Develop, model and evaluate wireless communication concepts and algorithms for future 6G networks.
- Design and run simulations under realistic network conditions, including technologies based on advanced antenna systems.
- Use analytical methods, simulations, experiments and prototypes to assess the performance and feasibility of new ideas.
- Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to areas such as scheduling, mobility, beam management, interference coordination, energy efficiency and network optimization.
- Use AI-based tools to improve simulation development, data analysis and research workflows.
- Contribute to technical proposals for industry standards, including 3GPP, and support the creation of intellectual property.
- Identify opportunities to apply research results in products, services, standards and strategic initiatives.
- Participate in relevant industry and standardization forums.
- Present research findings and explain complex technical topics clearly to different audiences.
The skills you bring:
- A master's or doctoral degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, data science, mathematics, physics or a related field.
- Experience or academic knowledge in one or more of the following areas: wireless communication systems, future radio technologies, network algorithms, advanced antenna systems, radio resource management, artificial intelligence for wireless systems or system-level simulations.
- Programming experience in languages such as C++, Java, MATLAB or Python, with an ability to develop and use simulation tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combining theoretical understanding with practical evaluation.
- Knowledge of 3GPP RAN1 or RAN4 is an advantage.
- Experience with, or interest in, applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to wireless algorithm development and research activities.
- Clear written and spoken English communication skills.
- A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with people from different technical and cultural backgrounds.
- Curiosity, initiative and motivation to explore new ideas and contribute to future 6G technology.
We welcome applications from both experienced professionals and recent master's or doctoral graduates. If you meet most, but not all, of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply. The position is based in Linköping, Sweden.
Skills Required
- Master's or doctoral degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, data science, mathematics, physics, or a related field
- Experience or academic knowledge in wireless communication systems, future radio technologies, network algorithms, advanced antenna systems, radio resource management, AI for wireless systems, or system-level simulations
- Programming experience with C++, Java, MATLAB, or Python, including developing and using simulation tools
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with theoretical and practical evaluation abilities
- Experience with or interest in applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to wireless algorithm development and research
- Clear written and spoken English communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with people from different technical and cultural backgrounds
- Curiosity, initiative, and motivation to explore new ideas and contribute to future 6G technology
- Knowledge of 3GPP RAN1 or RAN4
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. and EWS guides and postings highlight paid maternity and parental/adoption leave at full pay, alongside structured short‑term disability at full pay for defined weeks by tenure. These programs are positioned as part of a family‑friendly, work‑life‑balance offering.
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What We Do
Ericsson builds the digital connectivity the world relies on. Our technology underpins the mobile networks, platforms, and systems that billions of people, businesses, and societies depend on every day. We are a global leader in communications technology, delivering mobile network infrastructure, cloud software, and wireless connectivity solutions for service providers and enterprises worldwide. Our networks support connectivity across 180+ countries, helping power everyday communication as well as critical digital services at global scale. Connectivity has evolved far beyond consumer mobile use. Today, nearly 80% of the world’s population accesses the internet via mobile networks, and Ericsson is helping shape what comes next. We are advancing 5G and 5G Advanced, developing network APIs that open connectivity to the global developer ecosystem, and applying automation and AI to make networks more intelligent, efficient, and resilient. Ericsson was the first company to launch live 5G networks on five continents, and our 5G platform is now commercially live in 150+ networks across 60+ countries. We also support more than 36,000 enterprise customers, enabling secure, high-performance connectivity for industries such as manufacturing, aviation, logistics, utilities, and public safety, where reliability and performance are mission critical. Innovation is central to how we work. Ericsson has approximately 28,000 employees in research and development, backed by one of the strongest intellectual property portfolios in the industry with 60,000+ granted patents. Our engineers, researchers, and technologists work across 100+ global R&D sites, helping define how networks evolve and how digital infrastructure is built for the long term. As the world moves toward a mobile-first, AI-powered, and cloud-driven future, connectivity becomes the foundation for digital transformation across every industry. Ericsson is building that foundation, shaping the future of digital connectivity through technology that operates at global scale and supports real-world impact, today and for what comes next.
Why Work With Us
Ericsson is a place for people who want to work on technology that powers everyday life. You’ll contribute to large-scale systems used every day, tackle complex challenges in live environments, and keep developing your skills and career in your own vision.
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