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About us

Ericsson is opening a state‑of‑the‑art R&D center in Yokohama focused on Radio and Software development. This new hub will support leading Japanese CSPs, partner with local vendors and deliver Japan‑driven products and solutions that shape networks worldwide. We are establishing and growing the team and building advanced laboratory and office facilities. We are hiring across different experience levels — from early‑career engineers to experienced developers and technical leaders.

The opportunity

You would participate in and lead radio system design work for a cross‑functional engineering team to turn high‑level market and product needs into concrete requirements for next‑generation radio products. The role combine hands‑on technical ownership: defining and documenting product/spec requirements, driving continuous product and process improvements, troubleshooting and customer support, and coordinating with Product Management, program teams and other design sites.

Why join us

• Work on high‑impact radio hardware and software used in carrier networks across the world.
• Be part of a new, mission‑driven site — strong growth, clear career pathways and visible ownership of products.
• Collaborate closely with Japanese operators and vendors, with opportunities to influence product direction globally.
• Access cutting‑edge lab facilities for prototyping, verification and system integration.
• Multicultural, inclusive environment: we value both Japanese and English communication and offer international career mobility across Ericsson’s global R&D network.

Who we want

• We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels -- from early‑career engineers eager to grow in radio system engineering to senior engineers seeking technical leadership opportunities - with background in wireless communications, radio systems, firmware, hardware, software, or systems engineering with a degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science or related field (BSc/MSc or equivalent)
• Having a willingness to learn, collaborate, and contribute to team and product success regardless of experience level.

Desired skills

• Radio systems knowledge: LTE/5G NR, OFDM, MIMO, beamforming
• Radio Requirement allocation between different parts of the radio
• Functional Systemization for HW and SW parts
• Study leaders for new radio products
• RF/hardware design and measurement, antenna systems, lab instrumentation
• Embedded/firmware development (C/C++), Linux, BSPs
• Signal processing and algorithm development (MATLAB, Python)
• Network protocols, system integration and troubleshooting
• Experience with product release, lifecycle management and working with carriers
• Good communication skills; Able to work in English; Japanese language skills are a welcome advantage

**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?**Click Here to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like.

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: Japan (JP) || Yokohama

Req ID: 780595