System Engineer for Radio Access Network (RAN)

Ericsson; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical care (Medicover)

Life insurance

Mental Health Line

Cafeteria Pluxee platform

Sports and integration activities

International training opportunities

Pluralsight access

Job summary

Ericsson in Łódź is seeking a scientist/engineer to advance 5G system concepts through simulations, studies and feature development. You will work on Radio Resource Management, scheduling and link adaptation, contributing to 5G/6G efforts and collaborating with teams globally.

The role emphasizes analytical thinking, Lean/Agile practices, and software proficiency in Java, C, C++, and MATLAB. Hybrid work model with office days in Poland.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or equivalent.
• Experience in 5G NR is preferred.
• Analytical approach with creativity and innovation.
• Dedication, self-drive and willingness to cooperate.
• eagerness to learn and grow within the team.
• Strong knowledge of 5G NR, especially Physical Layer and RRM.
• Familiarity with Lean and Agile methods.
• Programming skills in Java, C, C++, and MATLAB.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems studies in Radio Resource Management (Scheduling, Link Adaptation, etc.).
• Specify features, test cases, algorithms, and use cases; address legacy interactions.
• Develop network-level simulations for 5G feature performance analysis.
• Drive continuous improvements of products, simulation tools and processes.
• Lead SP study and participate in system trouble reporting.
• Contribute to 5G standards and 6G readiness.
• Support 5G verification and analyze test results.
• Assist deployment of new 5G products in customer networks; collaborate with worldwide teams.

Skills

5G NR knowledge

Analytical mindset

Self-drive

English communication

Lean/Agile knowledge

Team collaboration

Software language experience

MATLAB familiarity

Education

MSc or PhD in Computer Science / Electrical Engineering / Engineering Physics or equivalent

Tools

Java

C

C++

MATLAB

Job description

About this opportunity

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.

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 (SP) 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. Work with Customer troubleshooting and analysis. Understand customer configurations and issues.
• Work collaboratively on new features, simulations and improvements with cross‑functional development and customer engagement teams worldwide.

Skills you bring

• MSc or PhD degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics or the equivalent level of knowledge. A 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 being a part of our team.
• 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 give an ability to use and develop simulators. Languages include Java, C and C++. Knowledge of simulation environments and tools like MATLAB would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English building positive relationships internally as well as externally.

What we offer

• 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 Health 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.

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