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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.
About this opportunity:
We are looking for a passionate and driven Radio HW Digital Designer to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to Ericsson's future Radio Systems across the full product lifecycle-from early study to deployed products and after-market support.
You will be directly involved in the development of next-generation radio network products, contributing to both system design understanding and end-to-end performance validation.
If you are motivated by technical depth, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork, and want to be part of a company shaping the future of radio technology, this is the role for you.
What you will do:
- Contribute to design and development of Ericsson future radio products, from prototypes to product development and field support
- Participate in early design phase studies and system-level architecture analysis
- Perform systemization and high-speed link budget analysis
- Evaluate and qualify new components
- Verify integrated circuits by creating and running effective test scripts
- Integrate, configure, and tune different parts of the radio product during the design phase
- Perform system performance verification
The skills you bring:
We welcome experienced or senior engineers seeking technical leadership opportunities.
Education:
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline
- Bachelor's degree with extensive relevant experience may also be considered
Experience & Skills:
- 5+ years in digital circuit design, including high-speed interfaces (e.g., SerDes), timing analysis, and signal integrity (SI) considerations
- Experience in board bring-up, debugging, and system-level validation, including root cause analysis
- Hands-on experience with schematic design and PCB layout review using tools such as Cadence, Altium, or Allegro, with strong understanding of high-speed design guidelines and SI/PI considerations
- Solid understanding of system architecture including CPU-based systems, FPGA applications, power distribution, and clock design
- Knowledge of EMC, thermal design, and product compliance, with experience ensuring compliance during product development and validation
- Experience with SI/PI simulation tools (HyperLynx, Ansys, SiSoft, ADS, etc.)
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and signal source analyzers
- Strong understanding of electrical performance trade-offs, including power vs noise considerations, and limitations of die-integrated vs discrete solutions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, taking initiative when required
- Curious, self-driven, and motivated to continuously learn and grow in radio and product development
- Solution-oriented mindset with ability to innovate and drive technical improvements
- Strong collaboration and communication skills for interaction with development, system, and product engineering teams
- Comfortable in Lean and Agile development environments, contributing actively to continuous improvement
- Result-driven, service-minded, and quality-focused
- Ability to work effectively in English; Japanese collaboration is a strong advantage
- Product development and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) knowledge
- Strong interest in knowledge sharing and cross-team collaboration
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
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.
Contact & equal opportunity statement
Ericsson is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all backgrounds. For specific questions about roles or timelines, please reach out to our local recruitment team (contact details on the careers page).
Be part of building high-performance, programmable networks from Yokohama - apply now and help shape the future of radio technology.
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: 781123
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