Vdu System Designer
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Ottawa, Ontario
About this opportunity:
The Business Unit Networks is seeking a vDU System Designer to collaborate closely with customers in delivering virtualized RAN solutions. This role involves the full-stack virtualization of the 5G NR CU and DU, systemizing CRAN and DRAN configurations, and integrating COTS hardware with L1 accelerators. You will design cloud-native infrastructure based on microservices and containers, implement open interfaces (e.g., F1, X2/Xn, A1), and drive automation, AI, and machine learning initiatives. The position also includes support for Sub-6 and Mid-Band AAS, with future plans for High-Band, as well as ensuring compatibility with all Ericsson NR-capable radios through eCPRI or CPRI converters.
What you will do:
- Actively engage in the architecture definition and proactively drive the implementation of Cloud Native based vDU
- Drive and participate in system studies for products and features and product evolution
- Enable scalability, resilience, and performance using cloud-native architecture with HW accelerators, while modularizing to support various interfaces (proprietary, ORAN) and radio types (Macro, Mid-Band, High Band, Indoor).
- Drive continuous improvements of products, simulation tools and processes
- Participate in proof-of-Concept development
- Interfacing with customers to understand their pain points and future needs
- Participate in the development of roadmaps and strategies for hardware and software platforms
- Development of Intellectual Property
- Cultivate a systematization and implementation that enable rapid feature parity in a Stand-Alone and Hybrid network environment
- Work on 3GPP NR and ORAN standards protocols and advanced 5G feature
- Develop simulation tools to test system performance of various L1/L2/L3 algorithms and benchmarking expected performance metrics.
The skills you bring:
- 7-10 years' work in Wireless System architecture/ standardization or Cloud Native product architecture/ development
- 5-7 year of work experience in functions related to NR DU or Radio systems (Graduate studies in a relevant area will count as experience)
- BSc or MSc level in Electrical/ Computer Systems engineering or related specialization
- Experienced with the developing wireless system models and simulation tools for system performance evaluation of 5G RAN systems. Good understanding of wireless channel models and L1/L2/L3 Algorithms will be an asset.
- Knowledge of Cloud Native core design principles is preferred
- Collaborative and extraordinary teammate
- Self-motivated. Ability to work under pressure and learn independently.
- Good presentation, time management and leadership skills & ability to work with diverse backgrounds
- Result oriented with focus on customer satisfaction and project delivery
- Fluent English, both written and spoken.
- Background in communications theory and digital signal processing
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.
What happens once you apply?
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Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that's why we nurture 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 and Affirmative Action employer, learn more.
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DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for this position, and you may be required to perform additional job tasks as assigned.
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