3GPP Standards Expert

Staines
2 months ago
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3GPP Standards Expert - Telecommunications, From £92,000 up to £123,000 per annum + Strong Bonus, World Leading Technology Innovator, West London (Hybrid Working Included i.e. 2 days remote)

About the Role:

Are you a 3GPP expert passionate about shaping the future of telecommunications? Join a world-class R&D team driving innovation in mobile networks, from 5G evolution to groundbreaking 6G developments. This is your opportunity to work at the cutting edge of telecoms technology, making impactful contributions to 3GPP standards and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:



Play a pivotal role in defining 3GPP standards, specifically within CT1 or SA2 working groups, focusing on UE-Core Network protocols, system architecture, and services.

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Lead research initiatives in system architecture and services for 5G and 6G, directly influencing future telecommunications standards.

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Identify and drive key technology innovations, contributing to both standardization efforts and future product development.

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Collaborate with global teams and industry stakeholders to enhance company influence within 3GPP.

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Draft high-quality technical contributions, patents, and reports to support standardization activities.

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Monitor emerging trends in telecommunications standards and proactively address potential challenges for implementation teams.

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Build strong relationships with operators and industry partners to strengthen early involvement in standardization processes.

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Represent the company at international 3GPP meetings and provide strategic insights to internal teams.

What We’re Looking For:

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Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Natural Sciences, Mathematics, or related fields.

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Extensive experience in telecommunications research, standardization, or development, with a strong track record in 3GPP SA2 or CT1 (or related groups such as SA3, CT4).

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In-depth understanding of mobile telecommunications systems (2G, 3G, 4G, 5G) and knowledge of future network evolutions.

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Experience in AI/ML applications in telecommunications is highly valued.

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Strong technical writing skills, with a history of patent contributions or published research.

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Excellent negotiation, persuasion, and communication skills, with the ability to influence industry decision-making.

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Ability to work independently and collaboratively across global teams in a fast-paced environment.

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Willingness to travel internationally for standards meetings and industry events.

Why Join Us?

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Be part of a global leader in telecommunications innovation.

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Work on groundbreaking technologies shaping the future of mobile networks.

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Collaborate with top-tier industry experts in a dynamic and supportive environment.

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Competitive salary, benefits, and hybrid working flexibility.

If you’re ready to influence the future of telecommunications and make a lasting impact in 3GPP standardization, apply today

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