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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

We are looking for passionate and driven Radio HW Digital Designer to join our team.

We are now looking for a Radio HW Digital Designer to join our growing and highly diverse team. In this role, you will develop for Ericsson’s future Radio Systems, contributing across the full product lifecycle—from early study to deployed products and after-market support.

You will be directly involved in the development of Ericsson’s next generation of radio network products, contributing to both system design understanding and end-to-end performance validation.

If you are motivated by technical depth, problem-solving, and cross-functional teamwork—and you want to be part of a company building the future of radio technology—this is the role for you.

Key responsibilities

• Be part of design and development for Ericsson future radio systems, from innovation and research prototypes to product development and field support

• Participate in early design phase studies

• Make systemization and high-speed link budget analysis

• Make simulations with ADS, AWR and HFSS

• Evaluate and qualify new components

• Work with verification of integrated circuits by creating effective test scripts

• Integrate, configure and tune the Radio’s product during the design phase

• Perform system performance verification.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome experienced / senior engineers seeking technical leadership opportunities. Typical skills and background include:

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent technical discipline (Bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience may be considered).

• 5+ years of experience in digital, serdes/high-speed design and signal integrity analysis

• Knowledge in signal and power integrity simulations, and EMC theory

• Experience using lab equipment's such as Signal source analyzer, spectrum analyzer, oscilloscope, etc.

• Expertise with layout and schematic tool (Cadence etc.) and is still using them today

• Good understanding of electrical performance and limitations such as tradeoff between power consumption and noise performance, and the limitations on die integrated solutions versus discrete build.

• Ability to work in teams with minimal supervision but also ability to take initiatives and work independently when needed

• Curious, self-driven, and motivated to continuously learn and grow within radio and product development.

• Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to innovate and drive technical improvements.

• Strong collaboration and communication skills, enabling effective interaction with development, system, and product engineering teams.

• Team-oriented with a clear focus on collective success and knowledge sharing.

• Comfortable working in Lean and Agile development environments and actively contributing to continuous improvement.

• Result-driven with a service-minded and quality-focused approach.

• Ability to work effectively in English; capability to collaborate in Japanese is a strong advantage.

You might also have

• Experience with EMC/timing analysis/constraints

• Experience of using simulation tools (Hyperlynx, Ansys, Si Soft, ADS etc) for SI/PI

• Product development knowledge and Product Lifecycle Management knowledge

• Interest in constantly learning, communicating, interacting, sharing information, and is willing to help others among organizations

What we offer

• A central role in the establishment and growth of a new R&D center in Yokohama, with labs and offices designed for cutting‑edge radio development

• Opportunities to work on products that shape national and global digital infrastructure

• A culture that values innovation, collaboration, and speaking up — many career directions and internal mobility

• Hands‑on work with RF instrumentation and modern test automation frameworks

• Competitive compensation and benefits (details discussed during hiring stages)

• Support for professional growth, knowledge exchange, and mentoring

• Meaningful work on global products with local impact in Japan

• Competitive benefits and professional development opportunities

• Collaborative environment with close ties to local vendors and operators

• Clear career paths from individual contributor to technical leadership or management

• Flexible working arrangements and inclusive R&D culture

Join us

If you want to be part of a diverse, innovative team building world‑class radios and shaping Japan‑driven global solutions, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help accelerate the rollout of next‑generation programmable networks and be part of Ericsson’s long‑term commitment to Japan.

Contact & equal opportunity statement

Ericsson is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome diverse perspectives and encourage applications from all backgrounds. For specific questions about roles or timelines, please reach out to our local recruitment team (contact details on the careers page).

Be part of building high‑performance, programmable networks from Yokohama — apply now and help shape the future of radio technology.

**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: 781123