Senior Research Engineer – Radio Access Physical Layer

Senior Research Engineer – Radio Access Physical LayerIs this you?You are an expert in physical layer aspects of mobile communications, interested in working in a global company that inspires you and encourages your creativity. You are an analytical person who is used to communicatefacts and information to others. You want to be a part of innovative teams striving to explore and form new ideas in communication technology and you enjoy working in a fast-paced international environment.This is what are we looking forWe are looking for an innovative expert to strengthen our radio access competence and specifically drive new 5G solutions forward in tight collaboration with international Sony R&D teams, including our corporate headquarters in Tokyo. We focus on wireless and mobile radio access technologies and the physical layer of the 5G new radio (NR) with a target to cover a large variety of use cases to support Sony delivering the next steps of creative entertainment.As a radio access researcher, you will more specifically evaluate and investigate future radio access technologies related to the standardization in 3GPP RAN WG1. You will be part of research and innovation activities related to the 5G radio access protocol and beyond, including e.g. aspects of energy efficient physical layer procedures for small data / IoT communication optimizations, NR unlicensed access, positioning technologies in mobile networks, MIMO and beamforming technologies. Radio access system level aspects and link level performance are key items within the role.What you will do from day to dayYou will focus on conducting research and standardization activities towards 5G mobile systems and beyond. The main objectives of these activities are to create intellectual property rights, drive 5G standardization forward and to provide system solutions for internal Sony projects. The person in this role will be part of writing and supporting 3GPP contributions with innovations, evaluations and simulation results.Specifically, you will·      Conduct research on radio access protocols targeting 3GPP RAN1 standardization and academic research.·      Contribute to 5G link and system simulator (C++, Matlab and Python).·      Create intellectual property rights towards standardization.·      Work in the Sony global standardization team.·      Efficiently communicate research findings through written reports and oral presentations for smaller groups and at larger events.Who are we?The Sony Research Center in Lund is the department of Sony in Lund where 30 experts in four research labs innovate, evaluate and standardize 5G, IoT and AI technologies and solutions. The Research Center members participate in research projects with partners and academia, contribute to 5G and IoT standardization in 3GPP and develop proof of concepts.Do you think this could be a match for you? Competences we are looking for·      You have a MSc or PhD degree in technology, specifically in the area of wireless communications.·      You have strong proven competence in mobile and wireless systems and have been working with wireless standardization. Having a history as 3GPP delegate is a strong merit.·      You have very good general knowledge about LTE and 5G, and a strong proven competence in research within the area of 3GPP systems, specifically radio protocols, MAC/RLC protocols and network architecture.·      You have a proven history of creating intellectual property rights.·      You are fluent in written and spoken English.Meriting in this role·      Up to date knowledge about the current evolution of mobile communication within 3GPP, especially within the RAN1 group responsibilities.·      Specific expertise related to NR radio protocol and/or on small data and IoT communication optimizations.Personality traits we value·      You like to work in a disciplined and logical approach·      Having an alert and flexible style when approaching tasks and projects·      Being a natural innovator, who can drive and engage others in order to create new ideas·      Having a positive attitude and being enthusiastic to work in teams and contribute to team membersWe are looking forward to YOUR application!Last day to apply is 2019-10-10 but please send in your application as soon as possible since we select candidates on an ongoing basis.Please send you application to our Sony career web.For questions about the position please contact: [email protected]