vDU System Designer

Ericsson; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications seeks a skilled professional to drive the architecture and implementation of Cloud Native-based vDU solutions. The role involves engaging with customers, developing strategies, and ensuring system performance in advanced 5G environments. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in wireless system architecture and product development, alongside strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Wireless System architecture or Cloud Native product development.
• 5-7 years experience related to NR DU or Radio systems.
• Experience with wireless system models and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Engage in architecture definition and drive implementation of Cloud Native-based vDU solutions.
• Develop hardware and software roadmaps and strategies.
• Work on 3GPP NR and ORAN standards and advanced 5G features.

Skills

Wireless System architecture

Cloud Native product development

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

MSc in Computer Systems Engineering

Tools

Java

Matlab

C

C++

Job description

The organization within Business Unit Networks seeks to work closely with our customers, passionate about the delivery of virtualized RAN solutions.

• Full-stack Virtualization of the 5G NR CU and DU
• Systemization of CRAN & DRAN configurations
• COTS HW including L1 accelerators
• Cloud-Native infrastructure based on ADP framework for SW based on micro-services and containers
• Architecture for automation, AI and Machine Learning
• Band support: Sub-6 & Mid-Band AAS initially, High-Band in future phases
• Radio support: Potentially all Ericsson NR capable radios using eCPRI or CPRI converter

What you will do

• Engage in architecture definition and drive implementation of Cloud Native-based vDU solutions
• Participate in system studies for product evolution and features
• Ensure scalability, resilience, and performance leveraging Cloud-Native architecture and HW accelerators
• Modularize implementation for multiple interfaces (proprietary, ORAN...) and radios (Macro, Mid-Band AAS, High Band, Indoor...)
• Drive continuous product and process improvements
• Interface with customers to understand their needs and pain points
• Develop hardware and software roadmaps and strategies
• Develop Intellectual Property
• Implement rapid feature parity in different network environments
• Work on 3GPP NR and ORAN standards and advanced 5G features
• Create simulation tools for system performance testing of algorithms and benchmarking

You will bring

• 7+ years in Wireless System architecture/standardization or Cloud Native product development
• 5-7 years experience related to NR DU or Radio systems (including relevant graduate studies)
• BSc or MSc in Electrical or Computer Systems engineering or related fields
• Experience with wireless system models, simulation tools, and understanding of wireless channel models and algorithms

Additional Requirements

• Self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure and learn independently
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken
• Background in communications theory and digital signal processing
• Experience with Radio access technologies (NR, LTE, WCDMA, GSM), Baseband, HW/SW design or research
• Solid understanding of NR 3GPP specifications, especially Physical Layer, RRM, and Mobility
• Proficiency in SW development languages: Java, Matlab, C, C++
• Analytical, mathematical skills, and result-oriented mindset
• Experience leading technical teams or recognized as a technical leader
• Excellent communication skills in English, with ability to build relationships

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you'll have an outstanding opportunity to use your skills to push the boundaries of innovation, building solutions for some of the world's toughest problems. Join a diverse team of innovators committed to shaping the future.