RF Propagation and Antenna Engineer (m/f/d)

Ericsson; Rosenheim; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Antenna Systems Rosenheim, Germany, invites applications for an RF Propagation and Antenna Engineer. You will combine antenna expertise with system thinking to improve real-world network performance and contribute to simulation tools for system analysis.

Responsibilities include investigations of base station antenna performance, development of simulation tools, and collaboration with R&D and product teams to translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in electrical or communications engineering.
• Strong knowledge of channel modelling and cellular networks.
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB.
• Experience with antenna simulation tools HFSS or CST is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical investigations on base station antenna performance and network impact.
• Contribute to development of network simulation tools for system analysis.
• Drive studies on antenna and system requirements for product solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new antenna challenges.
• Support product managers and R&D with technical documentation and requirements.

Skills

MIMO systems

Python

MATLAB

3GPP knowledge

RF fundamentals

Antenna design

Team collaboration

English communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s in electrical engineering

Tools

HFSS

CST

Job description

Join our Team

Join Ericsson Antenna Systems Rosenheim (Germany) as an RF Propagation and Antenna Engineer for Mobile Network Performance Simulation, where you'll combine antenna expertise and system-level thinking to improve real-world network performance. You will investigate how base station antenna products and emerging network developments affect coverage, capacity and user experience, and contribute to the development of simulation tools used for system analysis. Working closely with R&D, product managers and cross-functional teams, you will drive studies on antenna and system requirements and translate technical findings into actionable product and network recommendations.

What you will do:

• Perform technical investigations on the performance of base station antenna products and their influence on the network performance and new developments in the network
• Contribute to the development of network simulation tools for system analysis
• Drive and participate in studies regarding requirements of base station antennas and system solutions
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify new challenges and opportunities for antenna developments
• Support product managers, R&D, business, and market units regarding product documentation, development, technical customer requirements, and further requests.

The skills you bring:

• A Master’s or above in electrical engineering, communications engineering, or equivalent.
• Excellent knowledge of channel modelling, cellular networks and MIMO systems
• Advanced Python and MATLAB knowledge
• Experience in antenna simulations software like HFSS, CST
• Experience in developing statistical models and solutions for predictive data analysis and machine learning
• Good understanding of 3GPP standard and cellular networks
• Good understanding of Passive intermodulation
• Strong understanding of RF (Radio Frequency) and antenna principles
• Understanding of Base station antenna architectures, especially AAS (Active Antenna System) products
• Scientific expertise or work experience in research projects is an advantage
• Work experience across interdisciplinary teams
• Teamwork mentality
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and spoken communications skill in English. German language knowledge is an advantage.

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.

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: Germany (DE) || Rosenheim