3GPP Standards Expert - Telecommunications / 3GPP SA2 / 3GPP CT1

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Surrey

1 year ago

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3GPP Standards Expert - Telecommunications / 3GPP SA2 / 3GPP CT1

Do you have a solid experience in telecommunications research, standardisation and/or development?
Experience in 3GPP SA2 or 3GPP CT1, and/or related working groups such as SA3, CT4?
Do you want to join a globally recognised mobile/tech development company?

We are seeking an3GPP Standards Expertwith experience in the 3GPP mobile telecommunications system, with expert knowledge of SA technologies in systems such as: 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G. join our client in the northwest Surrey/West London area on a permanent basis.

What we look for is:

A Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Engineering, Computer Science, Electronics, Natural Science, and Mathematics, or any other related discipline.
Extensive experience in telecommunications research/standardisation/development, with considerable experience in the relevant working group (3GPP SA2 or 3GPP CT1, and/or related working groups e.g. SA3, CT4) and preferably with experience working as an active participant in standards, preferably as a delegate in SA2 or CT1 (or a related Working Group e.g. SA3, CT4).
An appreciation of the standardization processes is highly desirable (especially any experience with 3GPP, NGMN, GSMA). An understanding of the three-stage standardization method described in ITU T Recommendation I.130 would be an advantage.
A thorough understanding of the 3GPP mobile telecommunications system, with expert knowledge of SA technologies in systems such as: 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G.
A good understanding of relationship between standards and implementation, and of implementation methodologies.
Self motivation and ability to work as part of a team or alone, managing own work, ability to juggle multiple tasks, meet multiple – often tight – deadlines, and setting sensible priorities according to perceived requirements.
Willingness to travel frequently, often long-haul.

Any of the following would be considered a plus:

Knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML), or AI/ML, and its application to 3GPP technologies
Evidence of patent filing experience
Evidence of high-quality research publications.
Ability to write well-structured, accurate and complete technical documentation. Experience of contribution to 3GPP specs (e.g. through approved CRs/TPs) is highly desirable.

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