Senior Wi-Fi Standardization Researcher and Delegate

Nokia; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking a senior researcher to define and shape a research agenda under top experts in the field. You will contribute to IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance efforts, draft innovations, and present ideas.

You will help transfer promising concepts to industry standards and collaborate across companies to advance Wi‑Fi technology. Responsibilities include developing novel ideas for the Wi‑Fi 9 era and evaluating them within the IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance frameworks.

Qualifications

• PhD in EE, CS, Physics, or similar; or MS + 5+ years of experience as Wi‑Fi standardization delegate.
• Strong working knowledge of Wi‑Fi up to 802.11bn.
• Proven track record of innovations and contributions to wireless standards.
• Deep knowledge of applying AI/ML in PHY and MAC layers.
• Experience using link and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Become a key contributor to Nokia’s IEEE 802.11 and/or Wi‑Fi Alliance delegation.
• Develop novel concepts for the Wi‑Fi 9 era and promote them in IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance.
• Collaborate with other companies in IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance to advance next generation Wi‑Fi standards.

Skills

Wi‑Fi standards knowledge

AI/ML in PHY and MAC

Excellent communication

Open‑minded and curious

Education

PhD in EE/CS/Physics

MS with 5+ years standardization experience

Tools

Link simulators

Network simulation tools

Matlab/Simulink

Job description

You will be responsible to define and shape your research agenda under the guidance of some of the top experts in the industry, develop innovations with other members of the Wi‑Fi CoE, draft contributions and present these ideas in IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance. You can also contribute to the development of our industry‑leading system and link simulation platforms. You use your experience in academia and/or adjacent standardization organizations like 3GPP to transfer and adapt promising ideas to IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Your Responsibilities:

• Become a key contributor to Nokia’s IEEE 802.11 and/or Wi‑Fi Alliance delegation.
• Develop novel concepts for the Wi‑Fi 9 era. Evaluate and promote your concepts in IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance.
• Collaborate with other companies in IEEE 802.11 and Wi‑Fi Alliance to make the next generation Wi‑Fi standard a success.

Key Skills And Experience

• PhD in EE, CS, Physics, or similar, or MS degree and 5+ years of experience as Wi‑Fi standardization delegate, development of Wi‑Fi link and/or system simulators or extensive standardization experience (IEEE 802.11, Wi‑Fi Alliance or 3GPP).
• Strong working knowledge of Wi‑Fi up to 802.11bn.
• Proven track record of innovations and contributions to wireless standards.
• Deep knowledge of how to apply AI/ML in PHY and MAC layer.
• Experience in the use of link and simulation tools.
• Enthusiastic about Wi‑Fi technology and open‑minded and curious.
• Excellent communications skills and track record of working with product lines.
• Good understanding of agentic workflows.