Ericsson

System Engineer - Radio Security

Ericsson$129K — $170K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in radio/RAN systems or embedded systems, including radio HW, radio SW, or RAN compute.
  • Solid understanding of security fundamentals and cryptographic principles, including secure boot and trusted execution.
  • Experience in system engineering and requirements analysis, with strong documentation skills.
  • Proven ability to lead technical discussions across multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Analytical with good problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and CI/CD setups in product development.
  • Fluent in English, with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Drive security studies to enhance customer security features.
  • Lead technical investigations into security topics and drive collaboration with design teams.
  • Systemize security functionalities for radio software in alignment with System Area charters.
  • Break down security requirements into actionable system specifications for radio units.
  • Provide expert guidance to support teams in secure implementation practices.
  • Foster continuous improvement in product security with current best practices.
  • Engage in forums and share security knowledge across the organization.

Benefits

  • Flexible medical and dental plan options with full core coverage paid by Ericsson.
  • Automatic company contributions to retirement plans, with opportunities for employee matching.
  • Minimum of 18 days accrued vacation plus personal days and holidays.
  • Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave and additional parental leave.
  • Educational assistance and wellness programs, including financial wellness initiatives.
Full Job Description
What you will do:
  • Driving Radio security studies to develop robust security features for customers.
  • Lead technical investigations on security topics, propose mitigations, and drive decisions with impacted design teams.
  • Systemizing security functionality for radio software, in alignment with the System Area charters for Radio and Security through participation in system studies to cover security aspects
  • Analyze and break down security requirements into implementable system requirements and design constraints for radio units and RAN components.
  • Supporting Architects, OPOs, drivers and development teams with expert guidance in secure implementation.
  • Driving continuous improvement in product security in-line with latest development in security area.
  • Participate in relevant forums and communities (System Area groups, Security Chapters, seminars) and share learnings, best practices, and guidance across the Radio organization.

The skills you bring:
  • Solid background in radio/RAN systems, embedded systems, or telecom HW/SW, with experience from at least one of: radio HW, radio SW, RAN compute.
  • Strong understanding of security fundamentals, including Cryptographic primitives (hashing, symmetric / asymmetric crypto, digital signatures) and secure boot and trusted execution concepts.
  • Experience in system engineering / systemization:
    • Requirements analysis and decomposition
    • Defining system behaviors, interfaces, and constraints
    • Writing clear, structured technical documentation.
  • Ability to lead technical discussions and drive decisions across multi-disciplinary teams (HW, SW, ASIC, manufacturing, security governance).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a structured way of working and good attention to detail.
  • Understanding of agile way of working, CI/CD setup for product development.
  • Effective communication skills in English, both spoken and written.

Nice-to-have
  • Experience with 5G RAN and Ericsson Radio System products (radios, AAS, RAN compute, transport, or Cloud RAN). Hands-on experience with Secure boot / secure storage / secure debug implementations
  • Familiarity with BNEW security frameworks, Baseline Security Requirements (BSR), and Radio Security Requirements in DOORS NG.
  • Experience collaborating with Security Masters, Security Champions, or Product Security organizations.

Personal traits
  • Curious, self-driven, and eager to learn in the evolving radio security domain.
  • Comfortable working in a distributed, cross-functional environment and building strong networks across units.
  • Able to balance security, performance, cost, and time-to-market in technical trade-offs.
  • Pragmatic and solution-oriented, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.


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: Canada (CA) || Ottawa (Country/ City)

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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 offered 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.

The salary range for this position is $129,500 - $170,100

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 3 medical and dental plan options that allow an employee to select the level of coverage that suits their needs. Core level coverage is paid for fully by Ericsson.

Your Financial Security
We invest in both your short and long-term financial wellbeing. Ericsson's Group Retirement & Savings Program offers an automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan. Ericsson also offers a 50% match of employee's contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee's contribution (maximum of 4% match). This leads to a total company contribution potential of 6%. Employees will also basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage at two-times annual base pay at no cost, as well as short-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 18 days of accrued vacation, at least 3personal days, minimum 10 holidays, 1 volunteer day, and sick days. Please note paid time off is pro-rated based on the employee's start date. Furthermore, Ericsson provides up to 10 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, wellness account, and recognition programs.

About Ericsson

Ericsson is a multinational telecommunications company headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company was founded in 1876 by Lars Magnus Ericsson and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. Ericsson provides a range of products and services including network equipment, software, and services for telecommunications operators. The company operates in over 180 countries and has over 100,000 employees. Ericsson is known for its innovation in the telecommunications industry and has been awarded numerous patents for its inventions. The company is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious goals to reduce its environmental impact.
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