Reverse Engineering Specialist

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Explore the Cutting Edge of 5G Devices - Join Ericsson's Reverse Engineering Team!

Love diving into the latest tech? Curious about how 5G phones and connected devices really work? Our small, highly skilled Reverse Engineering team within Ericsson's IPR & Licensing (IPR&L) organization is looking for a new member to join our lab and help uncover evidence of patent use in the world's most advanced wireless devices.

In today's Networked Society, the number of wireless devices is growing rapidly-far beyond phones, tablets, and laptops. Anything that benefits from being connected will be connected. With Ericsson's long history in the wireless industry, our vast patent portfolio is more valuable than ever, and the number of devices using our technology continues to grow.

We are a small, highly skilled team committed to supporting the commercialization and development of the industry's strongest and most valuable patent portfolio. Our culture blends deep technical expertise with a collaborative, approachable, and supportive environment. We spend most of our time in the lab, encouraging practical problem solving, rapid iteration, and knowledge sharing.

Make an impact. Solve challenging technical problems. Grow your career. Join us at Ericsson.

What you'll do

• Teardowns and device preparation for measurements and/or documentation
• Cooperate with internal experts as well as external suppliers of reverse engineering
• Black box testing
• Documenting and analysing test results
• Creative problem solving

• Create test setups and methods to perform hands-on measurements involving different devices and measurement equipment, for instance:

• Base station simulators and base stations
• Oscilloscopes and logic analysers
• RF testing equipment
• Power analysers

What we're looking for

• A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent education.
• 4+ years of hands-on work testing electronic devices in a product development lab.
• Comfortable using test instruments, scripting, and data logging.
• Broad mobile phone R&D experience, including knowledge of 4G LTE & 5G NR.
• Solid board-level hardware understanding and familiarity with test-related software tools.
• Experience in black-box testing, attention to detail, and strong documentation skills.
• Collaborative, communicative, and able to work independently.
• Basic understanding or interest in Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).

Why this role is exciting

• Hands-on lab work with the latest wireless devices.
• Develop deep technical expertise in reverse engineering.
• Contribute directly to licensing deals and IP protection.
• take ownership of the work, solve problems independently while collaborating with experienced colleagues.
• Stay at the forefront of 5G and 6G technology with continuous learning.

Job location:

On site at Ericsson Lund office, Sweden. Most work is lab-based. Full-time presence in the office/lab is required.

What happens once you apply?

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We encourage you to consider applying to jobs where you might not meet all the criteria. We recognize that we all have transferrable skills, and we can support you with the skills that you need to develop.

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:
Sweden (SE) || Lund

Job details:
IPR Commercialization Manager

Job Stage:
Job Stage 6

Primary Recruiter:
Menna Belacevic

Hiring Manager:
Jens Kongstad