About us
Ericsson is opening a state-of-the-art R&D center in Yokohama focused on Radio and Software development. This new hub will support leading Japanese CSPs, partner with local vendors and deliver Japan-driven products and solutions that shape networks worldwide. We are establishing and growing the team and building advanced laboratory and office facilities. We are hiring across different experience levels - from early-career engineers to experienced developers and technical leaders.
The opportunity
We are looking for a passionate and driven HW Integration engineer to join our team.
- This role offers professional growth across research, pre-development, product development, and aftermarket activities. You will help design radio products that become part of Ericsson's portfolio deployed in Japan and globally, contributing to Ericsson's Technology Leadership.
- As a Hardware Integration Engineer in PEU Radio you are responsible for making the radio hardware work in a complete system - by integrating boards, modules, software, and verifying that the product meets technical, regulatory, and quality requirements prior release.
- This role is hands-on, ideal for engineers who enjoy solving complex measurements and verification challenges, and want to grow their careers in an innovative, collaborative, and forward-leaning organization. You will be part of global R&D network in chosen area of interest with access to Ericsson's leading technology
- You will be directly involved in the development of Ericsson's next generation of radio network products, contributing to system design understanding and end-to-end performance validation.
- If you are motivated by technical depth, problem-solving, and cross functional teamwork- and you want to be part of a company building the future of radio technology - this is the role for you.
Key responsibilities
- Participate in design and development of future radio systems, from research prototypes to product development and field support
- Work hands-on in the lab with advanced instrumentation
- Integrate radio HW boards, modules, and nodes into a working radio system
- Ensure HW works together with ASICs, FPGAs, RF chains, power, and mechanics
- Support early integration to detect system issues as early as possible
- Securing and optimizing the radio unit's functionality and RF performance to be as good as possible.
- Integrate radio HW modules, boards, and nodes at system level
- Execute and drive HW and system-level verification and troubleshooting
- Support node integration, lab bring-up, and test environment readiness
- Act as a cross-functional technical interface between design, verification, and projects
- Collaborate closely with system architects, software teams, vendors and operators to meet performance, reliability and manufacturability targets
- Investigate and resolve test system issues, drive improvement activities.
- Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers; participate in cross-functional teams in an Agile environment
Who we're looking for
- We welcome experienced / senior engineers seeking technical leadership opportunities. Typical skills and background include:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunication or similar technical education (Master's preferred)
- Strong technical understanding of Radio HW- and SW- architectures.
- RF and radio expertise such as RF measurement techniques, instrument handling, wireless systems and Digital Signal Analysis
- Good programming skills (C#, Python, MATLAB or similar)
- You are curious to learn and grow in area of radio product development
- Self-driven and solution oriented with ability to learn and innovate
- Team player with strong collaboration and communications skills
- Knowledge of baseband and radio product concepts and relevant standards (3GPP/ETSI/CE/FCC/Telec)
- Strong troubleshooting skills, curiosity and a practical, problem-solving attitude
- Comfortable working in Lean/Agile processes and driving continuous improvement
- Resultdriven with a serviceminded and qualityfocused approach.
- Ability to work effectively in English; capability to collaborate in Japanese is a strong advantage.
What we offer
- A central role in the establishment and growth of a new R&D center in Yokohama, with labs and offices designed for cutting-edge radio development
- Opportunities to work on products that shape national and global digital infrastructure
- A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and speaking up - many career directions and internal mobility
- Hands-on work with RF instrumentation and modern test automation frameworks
- Competitive compensation and benefits (details discussed during hiring stages)
- Support for professional growth, knowledge exchange, and mentoring
- Meaningful work on global products with local impact in Japan
- Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities
- Collaborative environment with close ties to local vendors and operators
- Clear career paths from individual contributor to technical leadership or management
- Flexible working arrangements and inclusive R&D culture
- Something that Ericsson has and maybe not Japanese companies
Join us
If you want to be part of a diverse, innovative team building world-class radios and shaping Japan-driven global solutions, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to help accelerate the rollout of next-generation programmable networks and be part of Ericsson's long-term commitment to Japan.
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? Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.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: Japan (JP) || Yokohama
Req ID: 780593
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