Packet Core Integration Intern – 5G, Cloud & Automation

Ericsson GmbH; Plano, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Ericsson's Packet Core integration team in Plano, TX offers a hands-on internship exposing you to production-grade telecom infrastructure and live network improvements. You will work with senior system integrators and solution architects on customer deliveries and real project impact.

You will plan deployments, install and configure Packet Core solutions, perform end-to-end testing, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines while learning and earning

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a US university (Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD).
• Understanding of mobile telecom fundamentals, Packet Core (4G/5G), and cloud networking.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (KVM, SR-IOV, DPDK, VMware, or Kubernetes).
• Practical scripting experience with at least one language (Python preferred).
• Linux administration and scripting skills.
• Interest in learning CI/CD pipelines, Git, and automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute software product deployment and integration work.
• Install, configure, and integrate Packet Core solutions in lab and customer environments.
• Prepare and complete module testing, end-to-end validation, and acceptance testing.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify defects, and drive resolution with the team.
• Contribute to scripting and automation tasks.
• Document findings and improvements to enhance team processes.
• Shadow experienced system integrators during integration, testing, and technical reviews.
• Join customer and project calls to understand requirements and see how our work impacts live networks.
• Work cross-functionally with automation and architecture teams on small improvements.
• Participate in internal training on 5G Core, Packet Core products, and automation tools.
• Contribute to automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines that reduce manual effort.

Skills

Mobile telecom fundamentals

Packet Core (4G/5G)

Cloud networking

KVM

SR-IOV

DPDK

VMware

Kubernetes

Python

Linux administration

CI/CD pipelines

Git

Automation frameworks

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/PhD student (US university)

Tools

KVM

SR-IOV

DPDK

VMware

Kubernetes

Python

Job description

Ericsson's Packet Core integration team in Plano, TX offers a hands-on internship exposing you to production-grade telecom infrastructure and live network improvements. You will work with senior system integrators and solution architects on customer deliveries and real project impact.

You will plan deployments, install and configure Packet Core solutions, perform end-to-end testing, troubleshoot issues, and contribute to automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines while learning and earning