Master Thesis: Circularity in Satellite and Terrestrial Communications

Ericsson AB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 279,000 - 391,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson in Stockholm, Sweden invites passionate students to contribute to a cutting-edge project evaluating the environmental impacts of satellite versus terrestrial communications. You will build an LCA framework and perform data-driven analyses under current conditions.

The role offers exposure to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of business and technology, with a focus on sustainability, energy use, and GHG emissions, guiding future materials and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Analytical, curious, and open-minded.
• Studying sustainability, LCA and circularity as a Master focus.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research spanning business and technology.
• Previous experience/knowledge of Satellite and space industry is a clear advantage.
• Shares Ericsson’s core values: Professionalism, Perseverance, Respect, Integrity.

Responsibilities

• Compare satellite and terrestrial communication systems from a global perspective.
• Collect data and assess environmental impacts focusing on energy use, GHG emissions, material and resource efficiency, and depletion risk.
• Develop an LCA approach informed by published research, stakeholder interviews, and independent research.
• Develop a quantitative comparative LCA of terrestrial vs satellite solutions under current conditions.
• Provide a forward-looking assessment of materials use, energy demand, and GHG emissions over the next 10–20 years.

Skills

Analytical

Fluent in English

Sustainability focus

Interdisciplinary research

Satellite/space industry knowledge

Education

Master in Sustainability

Job description

About this opportunity

more satellites being launched and plans emerging to move data-processing capacity into space. These developments may bring technological benefits, but they also raise sustainability concerns related to greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions, energy use, and material consumption.

What you will do

• Compare satellite and terrestrial communication systems from a global perspective, including both ground-based and orbital infrastructure.
• Collect data and assess environmental impacts, focusing on energy use, GHG emissions, material and resource efficiency, and the risk of resource depletion.
• Develop an LCA approach informed by published research, interviews with internal and external stakeholders, and independent research.
• Develop a quantitative comparative LCA describing the environmental impacts of terrestrial communication relative to satellite solutions under current conditions.
• Provide a forward-looking assessment of expected materials use, energy demand, and GHG emissions over the next 10–20 years.

The skills you bring

• Is analytical, curious, and open-minded.
• Is fluent in written and spoken English.
• Is studying sustainability, LCA and circularity as a main focus of their Master at a technical university
• Has a strong interest in interdisciplinary research spanning both business and technology.
• Has previous experience and/or knowledge of Satellite and space industry, as this is a clear advantage.
• Shares Ericsson’s core values of Professionalism, Perseverance, Respect, and Integrity.

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:

Sweden (SE) || Stockholm