Shape the future of sensing and wireless communication
What if the next generation of mobile networks could do more than connect people and devices? What if they could also sense, interpret, and understand the world around them?
At Ericsson, we are turning that vision into reality through Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) research. Join us as a researcher and help develop the sensing and tracking technologies that will influence future 5G and 6G radio networks.
About the Opportunity
You will join the AI & Technology Foresight unit within Business Area Networks. We explore what comes next across Ericsson's full technology portfolio-from antennas and radio systems to cloud, and turn promising ideas into real-world solutions. We are a community of nearly 400 researchers based across our main sites in Kista, Lund, and Paris. Our strength is the breadth of expertise we bring together: the capabilities to research, prototype, and build state-of-the-art mobile networks.
Within this environment, you will collaborate with experienced researchers and product teams to prove new concepts, challenge established thinking, and help set the direction for future radio network products. You will be part of Ericsson's Integrated Sensing and Communication research program, where we research, develop, and validate advanced ISAC systems for 5G and 6G. You will work with one of the world's most experienced teams in this field, contributing to research that connects theory, experimentation, and product development. Your work will focus on radar sensing, signal processing, and tracking in challenging environments; including dense urban areas and complex sea-clutter scenarios.
What you will do
• Conduct research in radar sensing, signal processing, detection, and tracking algorithms.• Develop simulations and generate data for synthetic use cases focused on urban environments.• Investigate methods for robust radar sensing and tracking in challenging urban scenarios.• Explore extended-object radar trackers suitable for dense urban environments.• Develop algorithms for tracking sea objects in the presence of dense sea clutter.• Collaborate with product teams to integrate research results into Ericsson products in an efficient and optimized way.• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in sensing design and wireless communication.• Generate intellectual property in the ISAC area.• Share knowledge and communicate results with stakeholders across research and product development.
Skills you bring
• A recently completed PhD, or equivalent research experience, focused on radar detection pipelines, signal processing, or related fields.• Strong understanding of radar sensing and the characteristics of different sensors, including sensor artefacts such as phase noise.• Practical experience working with environmental clutter, with hands-on knowledge of sea clutter considered essential.• Working knowledge of data fusion and end-to-end tracking pipelines.• Experience developing and evaluating both point-object and extended-object tracking algorithms.• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to connect theoretical research to practical prototypes and product solutions.• A passion for innovation, curiosity to explore new approaches, and the confidence to turn ideas into demonstrable results.• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the personal drive to challenge ideas respectfully, work across diverse teams, and deliver results.
What happens once you apply? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.We encourage you to consider applying to jobs where you might not meet all the criteria. We recognize that we all have transferrable skills, and we can support you with the skills that you need to develop.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; Stockholm
Primary Recruiter: Anitha Pulluru
Skills Required
- Recently completed PhD or equivalent research experience in radar detection pipelines, signal processing, or a related field
- Strong understanding of radar sensing and different sensor characteristics, including phase noise
- Hands-on experience with environmental clutter, especially sea clutter
- Working knowledge of data fusion and end-to-end tracking pipelines
- Experience developing and evaluating point-object and extended-object tracking algorithms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to connect theoretical research to practical prototypes and product solutions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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Ericsson Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as broad and reliable, with multiple medical plan choices, dental/vision, and mental-health/EAP resources. Available descriptions highlight healthcare and disability insurance as consistent strengths.
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Retirement Support — U.S. materials point to an automatic company 401(k) contribution plus matching that can add up to a notably high employer contribution, and some regions also offer pension options. This structure is often cited as a meaningful component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs are characterized as generous, with sizable vacation allowances, paid holidays, sick time, volunteer time, and strong parental leave in some locations. PTO is frequently highlighted as a standout element of the package.
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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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