Location: Plano, TX.
Start date: Summer 2027
Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.
About this opportunity:
Join Ericsson's Packet Core integration team in Plano, TX-a hands-on engineering group that delivers and validates 5G and Packet Core solutions for major telecommunications operators across the US and Americas. We work at the cutting edge of cloud-native networking, leveraging AI-driven tools, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks to optimize how data flows through the world's networks.
This internship offers direct exposure to production-grade telecom infrastructure and real project impact. You'll work alongside senior system integrators and solution architects, contributing to customer deliveries and live network improvements. Our team culture is collaborative, pragmatic, and learning-focused-we encourage questions, trust interns with real ownership, and provide clear mentorship into full-time Packet Core integration roles.
What you will do:
- Plan and execute software product deployment and integration work
- Install, configure, and integrate Packet Core solutions in lab and customer environments
- Prepare and complete module testing, end-to-end validation, and acceptance testing
- Troubleshoot issues, identify defects, and drive resolution with the team
- Contribute to scripting and automation tasks
- Document findings and improvements to enhance team processes
- Shadow experienced system integrators during integration, testing, and technical reviews
- Join customer and project calls to understand requirements and see how our work impacts live networks
- Work cross-functionally with automation and architecture teams on small improvements
- Participate in internal training on 5G Core, Packet Core products, and automation tools
- Contribute to automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines that reduce manual effort
- Help improve the quality and consistency of integration and test documentation
- Identify opportunities to streamline our delivery methods
- Own specific integration and test tasks for one or more Packet Core products
- Contribute at least one automation or tooling improvement the team adopts
- Demonstrate reliable troubleshooting skills and clear communication
The skills you bring:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program at a US university
- Understanding of mobile telecom fundamentals, Packet Core (4G/5G), and cloud networking
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies (KVM, SR-IOV, DPDK, VMware, or Kubernetes)
- Practical scripting experience with at least one language (preferably Python)
- Linux administration and scripting skills
- Interest in learning CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automation frameworks
- Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and improve
Nice-to-Have:
- Prior lab or internship experience in telecom, networking, or cloud environments
- Experience with automation frameworks (Ansible, Jenkins) or CI/CD job creation
- Familiarity with Ericsson Packet Core or competing 5G Core solutions
- Strategic thinking with ability to shift between big-picture and tactical details
- Packet Core Integration Engineer - Take on more complex integration and troubleshooting across multiple nodes
- Senior System Integrator - Broader responsibility, deeper automation expertise, and team leadership
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: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)
Job details: Integration Engineer
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At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position 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
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD program at a U.S. university
- Understanding of mobile telecommunications fundamentals, Packet Core, 4G/5G, and cloud networking
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as KVM, SR-IOV, DPDK, VMware, or Kubernetes
- Practical scripting experience with at least one language, preferably Python
- Linux administration and scripting skills
- Interest in learning CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automation frameworks
- Prior lab or internship experience in telecom, networking, or cloud environments
- Experience with Ansible, Jenkins, automation frameworks, or CI/CD job creation
- Familiarity with Ericsson Packet Core or competing 5G Core solutions
- Strategic thinking and ability to shift between big-picture and tactical details
- Collaborative mindset with willingness to learn and improve
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage options are described as broad, with multiple medical plan choices (often three) plus dental and mental health resources. U.S. materials also reference PPO and HDHP options, and some teams contribute to HSAs.
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Retirement Support — U.S. postings outline a 401(k) with an automatic 3% company contribution plus matching that reaches 4% when employees contribute 5%. This combination is repeatedly listed in role postings and characterized as strong for the sector.
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Parental & Family Support — U.S. job descriptions frequently cite up to 16 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid parental/adoption leave at 100% pay. These benefits are positioned as exceeding many U.S. corporate policies.
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