System Engineer - Radio Security

Ericsson; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 129,500 - 170,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan with company match

Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Ericsson in Ottawa, Canada, seeks a security-focused developer to drive radio security features and guide secure implementation across hardware, software, and RAN components.

You will analyze requirements, lead multi-disciplinary discussions, and contribute to system studies within the Radio and Security domains. Strong English communication and agile practices are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid background in radio/RAN systems, embedded systems, or telecom HW/SW.
• Strong understanding of security fundamentals including cryptographic primitives and secure boot.
• Experience in system engineering: requirements analysis, defining interfaces, and documentation.
• Ability to lead technical discussions across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and CI/CD for product development.
• Excellent written/spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Drive radio security studies to develop robust security features for customers.
• Lead investigations on security topics, propose mitigations, and drive decisions with design teams.
• Systemize security functionality for radio software through system studies and alignment with charters.
• Analyze security requirements and decompose into implementable system requirements for radio units and RAN components.
• Support architects, OPOs, drivers and development teams with expert security guidance.
• Drive continuous security improvements in line with developments in the security domain.
• Participate in System Area groups and Security Chapters and share learnings across Radio.

Skills

Radio security

Cryptographic primitives

System engineering

English communication

Job description

What you will do

• Driving Radio security studies to develop robust security features for customers.
• Lead technical investigations on security topics, propose mitigations, and drive decisions with impacted design teams.
• Systemizing security functionality for radio software, in alignment with the System Area charters for Radio and Security through participation in system studies to cover security aspects.
• Analyze and break down security requirements into implementable system requirements and design constraints for radio units and RAN components.
• Supporting Architects, OPOs, drivers and development teams with expert guidance in secure implementation.
• Driving continuous improvement in product security in line with the latest development in security area.
• Participate in relevant forums and communities (System Area groups, Security Chapters, seminars) and share learnings, best practices, and guidance across the Radio organization.

The skills you bring

• Solid background in radio/RAN systems, embedded systems, or telecom HW/SW, with experience from at least one of: radio HW, radio SW, RAN compute.
• Strong understanding of security fundamentals, including Cryptographic primitives (hashing, symmetric / asymmetric crypto, digital signatures) and secure boot and trusted execution concepts.
• Experience in system engineering / systemization:
  • Requirements analysis and decomposition
  • Defining system behaviors, interfaces, and constraints
  • Writing clear, structured technical documentation.
• Ability to lead technical discussions and drive decisions across multi‑disciplinary teams (HW, SW, ASIC, manufacturing, security governance).
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a structured way of working and good attention to detail.
• Understanding of agile way of working, CI/CD setup for product development.
• Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

Nice‑to‑have

• Experience with 5G RAN and Ericsson Radio System products (radios, AAS, RAN compute, transport, or Cloud RAN). Hands‑on experience with Secure boot / secure storage / secure debug implementations.
• Familiarity with BNEW security frameworks, Baseline Security Requirements (BSR), and Radio Security Requirements in DOORS NG.
• Experience collaborating with Security Masters, Security Champions, or Product Security organizations.

Personal traits

• Curious, self‑driven, and eager to learn in the evolving radio security domain.
• Comfortable working in a distributed, cross‑functional environment and building strong networks across units.
• Able to balance security, performance, cost, and time‑to‑market in technical trade‑offs.
• Pragmatic and solution‑oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Compensation and benefits

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.

The salary offered 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.

The salary range for this position is $129,500 - $170,100. Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and proration rules apply.

Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.

We invest in both your short and long‑term financial well‑being. Ericsson’s Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee’s contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two‑times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short‑term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.

Your work‑life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3 personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Paid time off is pro‑rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.

Ericsson offers many other company‑paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, wellness account, and recognition programs.

Legal and Equal Opportunity

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 [e-mail].

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: Canada (CA) || Ottawa

Job details: Developer