Location: Ottawa (Kanata Tech Park), Ontario (onsite)
Duration: Minimum 12 months, preferred 16 months
Start: Sept 2026
At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.
About this opportunity:
Radio Software strives to be the most driven Radio Network R&D unit in the industry. We work in an agile setup to develop and maintain competitive, high quality Radio products which give our customers solutions securing future growth. We develop 5G, LTE, WCDMA, GSM and CDMA Network solutions to operators all over the world.
What you will do:
- Developing manual and automated test strategies and test cases
- Identifying required lab configuration and test tool requirements
- Creating, reviewing, and updating test documentation,
- Configuring a lab environment to test product functionality,
- Execution of test cases according to a planned execution profile,
- Documenting results including any observed software, hardware or procedural issues.
- Troubleshoot to identify and classify faults, and fix when possible.
- Working as part of a product verification team to verify product functionality,
- Interfacing with teams from design and Product support.
The skills you bring:
- Entering 3rd or 4th year at Bachelor or Master Program in Electrical or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar.
- Solid programming knowledge (Python, JAVA)
- Backgournd in C++ valuable.
- Preferred if you have experience with
- Automation tools (Python, JCAT)
- Analysis tools (Signal Analyzer, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope, IXIA, VIAVI UE Simulators)
- Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OA&M)
- Internet data protocol (IPv4, IPv6)
- Radio telecommunication system (5G NR, LTE, WCDMA, GSM)
- Hands on experience working in lab will be asset
- Some RF knowledge
- English language proficiency (both written and spoken)
- Self-motivated, driven, result oriented, team player.
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Good communication and presentation skills
- Open minded and proactive attitude
- Ability to understand and propose solutions for new and complex problems.
What happens once you apply?
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Ericsson uses a merit-based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.
If you need assistance or to request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Ericsson at [email protected].
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: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City)
Job details: Developer
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Your Pay
The salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Skills Required
- Entering 3rd or 4th year Bachelor or Master program in Electrical or Software Engineering, Computer Science, or similar
- Solid programming knowledge (Python, Java)
- English language proficiency (written and spoken)
- Background in C++
- Experience with automation tools (Python, JCAT)
- Experience with analysis tools (Signal Analyzer, Signal Generator, Oscilloscope, IXIA, VIAVI UE Simulators)
- Operations, Administration and Maintenance (OA&M) experience
- Knowledge of Internet data protocols (IPv4, IPv6)
- Knowledge of radio telecommunication systems (5G NR, LTE, WCDMA, GSM)
- Hands-on lab experience
- Some RF knowledge
- Self-motivated, result oriented team player with good planning, organizational, communication and presentation skills
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