Junior Functional System Developer

About this opportunity

At Ericsson, we invite you to join us as a Functional System Developer. The developer is responsible for designing and systemizing how Ericsson radio products behave by converting market and technical requirements into precise functional specifications. The role ensures correct end‐to‐end radio functionality across key domains such as TX/RX carrier handling, antenna calibration, synchronization and timing, radio security, energy efficiency, and thermal protection. It includes maintaining critical product documentation—like Functional Specifications, Functional Descriptions, Interface Work Descriptions, signal/interface information, and radio capability parameters. The position is highly collaborative, working closely with Systems, Hardware, Software, Test, and Project Management teams to contribute to high‐quality deliverables. This role is well‐suited for early‐career engineers who want to deepen their understanding of radio systems, wireless technology, system design, and secure product development.

Key Responsibilities:

Functional Systemization & Design

• Support systemization activities by helping break down market and program requirements into clear HW/SW design inputs.
• Learn how radio functions are architected and assist senior developers with requirement refinement.

Documentation Ownership (Entry‐Level)

• Assist in creating or updating interface descriptions, and parameter documentation.
• Ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and traceable under the guidance of senior team members.

Cross‐Functional Integration

• Work collaboratively with cross teams to learn how cross‐functional delivery works in a product development environment.

Verification Support

• Support integration and verification teams by clarifying functional behavior, expected outcomes, and acceptance criteria.

Security by Design

• Gain familiarity with Ericsson’s secure development and product security frameworks, including security Design Rules. Your role is to help ensure that functional designs include security considerations and follow secure‐by‐design principles.

Continuous Improvement

• Engage in improving ways of working within the team.
• Learn from senior engineers and gradually contribute to standardization of systemization practices.

The skills you bring

Must Have Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Basic understanding of radio systems, wireless communication concepts, or digital signal processing (coursework or internship experience is acceptable).
• Familiarity with fundamental software/hardware architecture concepts.
• Interest in Radio Access Networks (RAN)
• Exposure (through school, projects, or internships) to systems engineering concepts such as requirement analysis or functional documentation.

Nice to Have:

• Interest or familiarity with open interface standards
• Awareness of cybersecurity standards

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 • Ottawa, ON: $85,000 - $111,300

Short-Term Variable Compensation Plan : 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 3 personal 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.

Job Location: Ottawa, Canada

At this time, Ericsson Canada Inc. does not provide immigration assistance/sponsorship now or in the future for this position.