Description:

• This position is responsible for conducting research on Layer 2/3 technologies (including MAC, RLC, PDCP, etc) and network architecture for 5G and beyond standards and attending the corresponding standards meetings.
• The successful candidate will conduct research on wireless Layer 2/3 and network architecture technologies for the standards, including theoretical analysis, innovative technical solution design and simulation.
• The successful candidate will attend the corresponding standards meeting such as 3GPP RAN2 standards meetings, drive the research results to improve the standards, guide or suggest for technology development and industrial roadmap decision towards a healthy and global standards eco-system.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as work in a team. The candidate will work closely with the other teams in Futurewei.
• The candidate will have an active role in advanced research projects with external partners.

Responsibilities/Requirements:

Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• PhD or Master’s degree in EE or CS, with 2+ (or 10+ for senior position) years of wireless standards experience or wireless MAC, higher layer algorithm research, network architecture & system simulation experience in the wireless telecommunications industry.
• Strong technical expertise and experience in wireless Layer 2/3 protocol design, simulation and optimization for standards; strong technical expertise in wireless 5G technologies, including 5G Architecture, Relay, SON, Mobility, Mobile Edge Computing, etc.
• Strong experience with one or more wireless communication systems, GSM, UMTS, LTE, NR, WIFI; experience with IMT-Advanced/2020 FDD or TDD systems is preferable.
• Deep understanding of higher layer protocols, such as MAC, RLC, PDCP, S1/X2 Interfaces, core network architecture, and so on.
• Good knowledge of the state-of-the-art technologies for wireless systems in industry and academia.
• Experience in product realization design is preferable.
• Good teamwork spirit and adaptability.
• Should thrive in a dynamic, innovative, and research-oriented environment.
• Travel to US other sites and all over the world for the standard meeting is required.

Work Location: Schaumburg, IL or Basking Ridge NJ