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Ericsson lists this Early Career: Engineer II - Svcs RF opportunity in plano, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join our Team
Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S work authorizations for this job position including U.S. immigration filings for initial and/or change of employer paperwork for H-1's, H-1B1's, E-3's, O-1's, and TN's. Ericsson also does not hire F-1's working on CPT or EAD for this position.
About This Opportunity
Ericsson is seeking an In-Building RF Design & Optimization Engineer to join our team—a great opportunity for early‑career professionals looking to grow their expertise in indoor wireless network solutions. In this role, you will support the design, deployment, optimization, and performance management of indoor wireless networks across a variety of environments, including stadiums, hospitals, warehouses, factories, business offices, and transportation hubs. You will work with LTE and 5G NR technologies, Ericsson RAN products, and industry‑standard RF engineering tools, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and serving as a technical resource for customers. This is a US‑based position with up to 20% domestic travel.
What You Will Do
Design indoor wireless solutions for stadiums, hospitals, warehouses, business offices, factories, and enterprise settings
Use iBwave to build and maintain detailed 3D venue models, including product placement, cable routing, and baseband dimensioning
Lead LTE and 5G NR RF design activities to ensure optimal coverage, capacity, and performance
Design Ericsson Radio Dot System (RDS), Passive DAS, and other in‑building wireless solutions using Ericsson RAN products
Conduct site surveys and evaluate construction requirements to support deployment planning
Perform RF analysis to address sectorization, interference mitigation, SINR optimization, and macro‑to‑indoor interaction challenges
Lead real‑time optimization for indoor venues, special events, small cells, and Cell‑on‑Wheels (COW) solutions
Analyze walk test data, network KPIs, and performance metrics to identify coverage, capacity, and quality issues
Troubleshoot complex RF performance issues through root cause analysis and corrective action planning
Serve as a primary customer point of contact and deliver post‑optimization reports and recommendations
Coordinate and support remote engineering teams to ensure successful project execution
The Skills You Bring
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Telecommunications, or a related field; Master's degree is a plus
3–5 years of RF engineering experience
Advanced proficiency with iBwave for indoor wireless design and modeling
Strong knowledge of LTE and 5G NR technologies, including NSA and SA architectures
Experience with Ericsson RAN products, EPP, TEMS, ENM, Baseband, Radios, and LPRU
Familiarity with Active DAS, Passive DAS, RDS, small cells, and distributed antenna systems
Understanding of RF propagation, link budget analysis, SINR optimization, and network KPI analysis
Experience with 5G NR, Massive MIMO, mmWave, CBRS, LAA, and IoT solutions
Clear communication skills with experience in customer‑facing or consulting environments
Ability to manage technical projects, balance multiple priorities, and collaborate across teams
AI is becoming core to how we build and deliver at Ericsson. We're seeking talent who are ready to learn, adapt, and develop the skills needed to thrive in an AI‑enabled future.
What happens once you apply
Ericsson uses a merit‑based hiring approach that values people with different experiences, perspectives and skillsets. We truly believe this approach drives 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.
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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.
Primary country and city: United States (US) || Plano (Country/ City)
Job details: Network Engineer
Compensation And Benefits At Ericsson
At Ericsson, we know that our people are the key to our success. We offer a competitive package to help with your individual needs and goals.
Your Pay
The salary range for this position is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, and the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience.
Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan:
Your pay also includes the opportunity for an annual bonus. Actual bonus payouts are based on performance of the business against the unit’s objectives, individual performance, and the individual bonus target. Certain eligibility and pro‑ration rules apply.
Your Health
Ericsson offers excellent health benefits including the choice of three medical plan options and a dental plan option that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Employees will receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost that Ericsson pays toward the cost of their medical and dental premiums for themselves and eligible covered dependents.
Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long‑term financial wellbeing. The Ericsson US 401(k) Plan offers an automatic 3% company contribution and Ericsson match $1 for every $1 you put into the 401(k) Plan on the first 3% of your eligible pay, plus 50 cents on every $1 on the next 2% of eligible pay. When you contribute at least 5% of eligible pay, you are receiving Ericsson’s full matching contributions of 4%. Matching and company automatic contributions stop when your total eligible pay for the year reaches the IRS limits. Employees will also receive company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage, as well as short‑term and long‑term disability coverage. Employees also have the option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan.
Your Time
Your work‑life balance is important to us. New employees are provided a minimum of 15 days of accrued vacation, up to 3 personal days per year, 11 annual holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time, and 80 hours of sick time annually. Please note paid time off is pro‑rated based on the employee’s start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 16 weeks of paid maternity leave and 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay.
Additional Benefits
Ericsson offers many other company‑paid benefits such as financial wellness programs, educational assistance, matching gifts, and recognition programs.
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