6G Researcher in Wireless Communication Concepts

Ericsson; Linköpings kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson Research in Linköping, Sweden, invites applications for a 6G Researcher in Wireless Communication Concepts. You will help shape technologies and standards for next‑generation mobile networks and collaborate with researchers, universities, customers and industry partners.

You will develop and evaluate wireless concepts and algorithms, run simulations under realistic conditions, apply AI/ML to resource scheduling, beam management and optimization, and contribute to industry standards and

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, data science, mathematics, physics or a related field.
• Experience or academic knowledge in wireless communication systems, future radio technologies, network algorithms, antenna systems, radio resource management, AI for wireless systems or system-level simulations.
• Programming experience in C++, Java, MATLAB or Python with ability to develop and use simulation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with theoretical and practical evaluation.
• English communication skills and ability to collaborate across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Develop, model and evaluate wireless concepts and algorithms for future 6G networks.
• Design and run simulations under realistic network conditions, including advanced antenna technologies.
• Apply AI/ML to scheduling, mobility, beam management, interference coordination, energy efficiency and network optimization.
• Contribute to proposals for industry standards and support IP creation.
• Identify opportunities to apply research results to products, services and standards.

Skills

Wireless systems

Network algorithms

Antenna systems

AI for wireless

C++/Java/Python

Education

Master's or PhD in electrical engineering or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Job description

About this opportunity

Ericsson Research develops communication technologies and standards that connect people, businesses and society. Our Radio Research team in Linköping works on advanced solutions for future wireless networks, including radio concepts, network algorithms, antenna systems, signal processing, performance evaluation and artificial intelligence.

Join our Team

As a 6G Researcher in Wireless Communication Concepts, you will help shape the technologies and standards for next-generation mobile networks. You will work with researchers, universities, customers and industry partners in a collaborative, international environment.

What you will do

• Develop, model and evaluate wireless communication concepts and algorithms for future 6G networks.
• Design and run simulations under realistic network conditions, including technologies based on advanced antenna systems.
• Use analytical methods, simulations, experiments and prototypes to assess the performance and feasibility of new ideas.
• Apply artificial intelligence and machine learning to areas such as scheduling, mobility, beam management, interference coordination, energy efficiency and network optimization.
• Use AI-based tools to improve simulation development, data analysis and research workflows.
• Contribute to technical proposals for industry standards, including 3GPP, and support the creation of intellectual property.
• Identify opportunities to apply research results in products, services, standards and strategic initiatives.
• Participate in relevant industry and standardization forums.
• Present research findings and explain complex technical topics clearly to different audiences.

The skills you bring

• A master’s or doctoral degree in electrical engineering, telecommunications, data science, mathematics, physics or a related field.
• Experience or academic knowledge in one or more of the following areas: wireless communication systems, future radio technologies, network algorithms, advanced antenna systems, radio resource management, artificial intelligence for wireless systems or system-level simulations.
• Programming experience in languages such as C++, Java, MATLAB or Python, with an ability to develop and use simulation tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, combining theoretical understanding with practical evaluation.
• Knowledge of 3GPP RAN1 or RAN4 is an advantage.
• Experience with, or interest in, applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to wireless algorithm development and research activities.
• Clear written and spoken English communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with people from different technical and cultural backgrounds.
• Curiosity, initiative and motivation to explore new ideas and contribute to future 6G technology.

The position is based in Linköping, Sweden.