Wi-Fi researcher and Delegate

Grow with us About this opportunity

Ericsson Research is growing its Advanced Development and Research team, and this role sits at the forefront of next-generation Wi-Fi innovation. As part of Group Function Technology, the team drives technology leadership in next-generation wireless systems through research, standardization, and regulation. Future wireless systems will rely on both licensed and unlicensed spectrum, with Wi-Fi playing a central role. Our work focuses on Wi-Fi generations five to ten years ahead, spanning both the Physical Layer (PHY) and Medium Access Control (MAC) layers.

We maintain a long-standing presence in IEEE 802.11 standardization — including 802.11ax, 802.11ba, 802.11be, and 802.11bf — with active involvement in IEEE P802.11bp and IEEE P802.11bq. As Ericsson's enterprise and indoor wireless business grows, deep Wi-Fi expertise is increasingly critical. We are a collaborative, experienced team that values ownership, teamwork, and high-quality technical work.

What you will do Collaborate with an international team of researchers and standardization experts from diverse backgrounds to develop innovative solutions for future Wi-Fi networks

Conduct research on Wi-Fi generations five to ten years ahead of current standards, covering both PHY and MAC layers

Develop research strategies and drive standardization efforts, including advancing requirements for Wi-Fi evolution within the IEEE 802.11 Wireless LAN Working Group Build, extend, and use PHY and MAC simulators to evaluate ideas and generate simulation results supporting IEEE 802.11 standards contributions and coexistence assessments

Evaluate internal and external standardization proposals, identify synergies between 3

GPP and IEEE 802.11 technologies, and coordinate with stakeholders across research, development, and product teams

Represent Ericsson in Standards Developing Organizations (SDOs), university collaborations, and customer meetings

Manage and contribute to industry engagements within Ericsson and with ecosystem partners

Communicate results both internally and externally

The skills you will bring

PhD, MSc, or equivalent degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field; a focus on radio and physical layer aspects of wireless communication is preferred

Strong knowledge of wireless networks and the industry, with a solid background in radio communication and signal processing

Experience in both physical layer and MAC layer design — expertise in both is not required, but comfort working across both is expected

Solid programming skills and experience with link and system-level simulators (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or Java)
Strong analytical thinking with the ability to advance technical conceptual proposals and solutions

Ability to collaborate, co-develop ideas, and take initiative when needed

Willingness to travel internationally

Nice to have:
Hands-on experience with IEEE 802.11 and Software Defined Radios (SDRs); experience with standards development processes (IEEE, WFA, Bluetooth SIG, CSA, or 3

GPP); familiarity with 3

GPP radio access technologies

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.

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