Reverse Engineering Specialist

Ericsson AB Grow with us Explore the Cutting Edge of 5G Devices – Join Ericsson’s Reverse Engineering Team! Do you love diving into the latest tech? Are you 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 • Perform teardowns and prepare devices for measurements and/or documentation • Collaborate with internal experts as well as external suppliers of reverse engineering • Conduct black box testing • Document and analyze test results • Engage in creative problem solving • Create test setups and methods to perform hands-on measurements involving different devices and measurement equipment, such as: * Base station simulators and base stations * Oscilloscopes and logic analyzers * RF testing equipment * Power analyzers What we’re looking for * A degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent education. * 4+ years of hands-on experience testing electronic devices in a product development lab. * Proficient in using test instruments, scripting, and data logging. * Broad mobile phone R&D experience, including knowledge of 4G LTE & 5G NR. * Solid understanding of board-level hardware 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 * Engage in 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 your 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 the Ericsson Lund office, Sweden. Most work is lab-based. Full-time presence in the office/lab is required.