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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

We are looking for passionate and driven Radio Regulatory Approval Engineer to join our IVC (Integration, Verification & Certification) organization and help shape the performance of Ericsson’s next generation radio products. IVC is the last step of the development cycle of new Radios. Parts of the activities are done in collaboration with/and according to regulatory bodies/authorities globally to get approvals/certifications enabling market access.

As part of our team, you will translate system level requirements into practical and efficient test methods, design and maintain automated verification setups. Your work will be essential to guarantee that our radio solutions meet 3GPP, ETSI, CE, and FCC/ISED requirements and deliver world-class performance.

A part of the responsibility/assignment is also to be on top of any development in the Regulatory Approval global arena, aligning/alter our Regulatory Approval strategies/WoW.

As a Regulatory Approval Engineer, you will be part of a highly skilled team responsible for enabling global market access for Ericsson’s radio products. The role is broad and multidisciplinary, covering Regulatory Approval, Product Safety, RF, EMC, and related compliance areas across multiple regions.

This is a multifaceted position with strong technical depth, extensive collaboration, and significant influence on how regulatory approval and safety are handled throughout the product development lifecycle. Ericsson provides a dynamic environment where you can

grow professionally while contributing directly to the success of cutting-edge radio technologies.

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, problemsolving, and crossfunctional teamwork—and you want to be part of a company building the future of radio technology—this is the role for you.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare for and actively support projects during verification/certification process

• Review test reports

• Gather and share supporting documentation with applicable authorities (or representatives thereof)

• Communicate/cooperate with Ericsson internal organizations such as product design, system design, project management, product management, standardization, different parts of IVC as well as with external test labs and authorities.

• Participate, challenge and contribute in development of strategies to facilitate efficient RA/Safety approval/certification handling.

• Drive, participate and contribute to introduce/use automatization/ML/AI in our activities.

• Share knowledge and mentor junior engineers, participate in cross‑functional teams in an Agile environment

Who we’re looking for

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

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science or related field (BSc/MSc or equivalent)

• Solid understanding of RF and radio fundamentals (wireless systems, RF measurements, instrument handling, digital signal analysis)

• Knowledge of baseband and radio product concepts and relevant standards (3GPP/ETSI/CE/FCC/ISED/Telec/TEC)

• Regulatory Approval handling for different markets.

• Experience from external test labs.

• Knowledge in applicable Regulatory Approval/frameworks for different markets

• Experience in reading and applying regulatory requirements

• Familiarity with 3GPP specifications (e.g., NR/ LTE series) and verification needs

• Strong troubleshooting skills, an open, speak up and curious mindset, eager to collaborate, build and share competence. Curiosity and a practical, problem‑solving attitude

• Collaboration skills, strong communication and teamwork abilities to interact effectively with development and product engineering teams

• Comfortable working in Lean/Agile processes and driving continuous improvement

• Result driven with service-minded approach.

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

Desirable

• Practical experience with base station, radio and baseband products and wireless systems

• Familiarity with standards work (3GPP, ETSI, ANSI, FCC/ISED) related to EMC and RF

• Experience coordinating third‑party testing at accredited labs

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.

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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: 781109