System Engineer for Radio Access Network (RAN)

Ericsson GmbH; Łódź; On-site; PLN 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical care

Life insurance

Mental Help Line

Training opportunities

Sports and integration activities

Job summary

Ericsson GmbH is looking for an experienced Radio Network System Engineer to join the RAN Baseband System Management team in Łódź, Poland. The role involves engaging with customers and contributing to standardization efforts in 3GPP, focusing on technology potential and market opportunities.

You will work on signal processing and physical layer algorithms, driving continuous improvements while supporting the deployment of 5G products in live networks. The position offers a hybrid work model with training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Background in communications theory and digital signal processing is valuable.
• Work experience in relevant areas such as 5G NR.
• Dedication, self-drive, and interest in innovation.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems studies in Radio Resource Management.
• Specify system features and functions.
• Develop network-level software simulations for performance analysis.

Skills

5G NR knowledge

Analytical approach

Communication skills

Software development (Java, C, C++)

Education

MSc or PhD in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

Join our Team

Predicting the future is fun. Inventing it is powerful. We do both! Ericsson is the leader in bringing 5G to market globally. At RAN Baseband System Management our main task is to describe and specify the wanted behavior of advanced features for the Radio Networks.

About this opportunity

We are growing our investments to support 5G deployments across the globe and are looking for an experienced Radio Network System Engineer to join our RAN Baseband System Management team. The role involves working with signal processing, radio resource management, physical layer algorithms, multi‑antenna systems, cloud deployments, 5G software simulations, and supporting the deployment of 5G products in live networks. The Engineer will engage with customers, partners, and other Ericsson units to understand technology potential, business needs and market opportunities, and contribute to standardization efforts in 3GPP and related forums.

What you will do

• Perform systems studies primarily in Radio Resource Management, e.g. Scheduling, Link Adaptation, time‑critical communication, and control channel radio resource management.
• Specify system features and functions, test cases, algorithms, use cases, parameter settings and address any interactions with legacy features and functionality.
• Develop network‑level software simulations for the performance analysis of 5G features and algorithms.
• Drive continuous improvements of products, simulation tools and processes (feature flow).
• Perform solution package study lead and participate in system trouble report team.
• Contribute to advances in 5G standards in terms of 6G readiness.
• Contribute to innovation and Ericsson IPR; file invention disclosures and patents.
• Support 5G system verification and perform analysis of test results.
• Support the deployment of new 5G products and features into customer networks, working with customer troubleshooting and analysis, and understanding customer configurations and issues.
• Work collaboratively on new features, simulations and improvements with cross‑functional development and customer engagement teams worldwide.

The skills you bring

• MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent; background in communications theory and digital signal processing is valuable.
• Work experience in relevant areas such as 5G NR.
• An analytical approach with an interest in creativity and innovation.
• Dedication, self‑drive and a strong interest in cooperating with others.
• An interest to learn and grow your skills continuously.
• Good knowledge of 5G NR mobile communication systems, especially in the areas of the Physical Layer and Radio Resource Management.
• Product development knowledge preferably with an understanding of Lean and Agile methods.
• Software development skills to strengthen product understanding and the ability to use and develop simulators. Languages include Java, C and C++; knowledge of simulation environments and tools like MATLAB is an asset.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English, building positive relationships internally and externally.

Benefits

• Annual bonus depending on the achievement of the company’s goals and results.
• Possibility to take advantage of the reduction of tax‑deductible costs for creative work.
• Financial awards and distinctions.
• Private medical care for employee and their family (Medicover).
• Life insurance.
• Mental Help Line.
• Cafeteria system (Pluxee platform): co‑financing MultiSport or OK System card, lunch cards, and others.
• Sports and integration activities (e.g. Football, Joga, raising team, climbing club).
• Company support (loans and grants).
• Possibility to participate in 3G / 4G / 5G... 6G technology projects.
• Opportunity to participate in technical and interpersonal training conducted by international trainers.
• Access to recognized learning platforms (Pluralsight, Skillsoft, Coursera).
• Opportunity to work in an international environment, also outside Poland.

We work in a hybrid model – 3 days from the office weekly.

Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our team.

Location: Poland (PL) – Lodz. Req ID: 784397.