5G NR Systems Engineer

Ericsson; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced engineer to design, develop, test, and deploy Layer 2 MAC protocols for wireless systems. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate the MAC scheduler with the network stack and validate performance through simulations.

The role requires hands‑on work with LTE/5G NR standards and SDR implementations, plus building complex wireless network simulations (NS-3 or similar) to ensure robust, efficient resource allocation.

Qualifications

• 4-16 years of experience designing and developing Layer 2 MAC protocols.
• Strong understanding of LTE/5G NR and SDR implementations.
• Experience with scheduling algorithms for wireless networks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy Layer 2 (MAC) protocols for wireless communication systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of MAC scheduler with other layers of the network stack.
• Develop and maintain complex simulations using tools like NR to validate system performance under various scenarios.
• Troubleshoot issues related to layer 2 protocols and provide solutions to improve overall system efficiency.

Skills

MAC protocol design

Wireless network simulation

SDR development

Tools

NS-3

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities :

• Design, develop, test, and deploy Layer 2 (MAC) protocols for wireless communication systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of MAC scheduler with other layers of the network stack.
• Develop and maintain complex simulations using tools like NR to validate system performance under various scenarios.
• Troubleshoot issues related to layer 2 protocols and provide solutions to improve overall system efficiency.

Job Requirements :

• 4-16 years of experience in designing and developing Layer 2 (MAC) protocols for wireless communication systems.
• Strong understanding of LTE/5G NR standards and their implementation in software-defined radios (SDRs).
• Proficiency in simulating complex wireless networks using tools like NS3 or similar technologies.
• Experience working on scheduling algorithms for efficient resource allocation in wireless networks.