Do you want to join our connectivity research team at VTT? Our team focuses on development of satellite and terrestrial communications solutions for demanding application areas such as autonomous and remote-controlled systems, and industrial users. We develop also situational awareness solutions to enable autonomous operations, and to optimize use of spectrum for future communication systems. The team is located in Oulu and Espoo, the location in this position is Espoo. 

VTT is one of the leading applied research organisations in Europe. What unites us are curiosity, a passion for learning, and a purpose: to solve the biggest challenges of our time and turn them into sustainable growth and well-being. Our cross-disciplinary community of over 2000 brilliant minds focus on creating impact through science-based innovation. 

We are looking for a (Senior) Research Engineer to do research on intelligent radio access networks (RAN) in beyond-5G/6G.

The work will include wide range of duties over system aspects of RAN, for example participation in proof-of-concept development, cloud-native RAN architectural design, intelligent algorithms and software development for next generation radio resource management, solutions for cloud and network function orchestration, management and monitoring, among other future research topics on new beyond-5G/6G technologies.  

We are providing interesting and challenging work in a dynamic research team. This opens excellent possibilities for the applicant to participate both in national and international R&D projects. The position also opens possibilities to participate in VTT’s new PhD Program. As a (Senior) Research Engineer, you would be responsible later for preparations of new projects and project management.  

The work may include following parts: 

• Conducting the development and implementation of new technologies in 5G/6G networks, including cloud-native RAN, O-RAN, AI/ML, edge computing, and related areas 
• Engaging in software development within cloud environments to create proof-of-concept solutions 
• Developing AI-enhanced Radio Resource Management (RRM), system orchestration, and automation functions in cloud environments 
• Provisioning and managing cloud resources, including virtual machines, containers, databases, and load balancers, using tools like Terraform and Kubernetes 
• Working closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, network engineers, and cloud architects, to ensure seamless integration and operation of RAN solutions 
• Staying updated with the latest advancements in cloud-native technologies and RAN standards and contribute to the innovation of new features and capabilities 
• Analysing and interpreting data from cloud-native environments and telecommunications systems using statistical and mathematical models and software such as MATLAB, scikit-learn, PyTorch, and TensorFlow 
• Writing and publishing research papers or reports on the findings and outcomes 
• Collaborating closely with our clients, as customer assignments are an invaluable part of VTT’s R&D work 

We expect you to have:    

• At least M.Sc. degree in telecommunications or computer science and engineering.  
• Proficiency in cloud computing technologies (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), understanding of 5G and 6G architectures, and experience with software-defined networking (SDN) and network functions virtualization (NFV) 
• Hands-on experience with RAN technologies, including virtualized RAN (vRAN) and Open RAN (O-RAN), and familiarity with cloud-native principles and tools 
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python, C++, and scripting skills for automation tasks 
• Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot and optimize network performance 
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, and the ability to apply established or new research methods to solve complex problems 
• Experience on 4G/5G protocol testing  
• Motivation for a research career 
• Excellent spoken and written fluency in English 

As a person, we hope that you are: 

An innovative and solutions-oriented team player who can work independently, who is willing to learn new things and possess strong problem-solving skills.  We highly appreciate a proactive and self-driven mindset.  

With VTT, you`ll enjoy:   

• Work with a strong purpose. At VTT, you’ll get to use your professional expertise to help solve the greatest challenges of our time through science and innovation. Our research agenda is dedicated to creating solutions for systemic and technological challenges, such as reaching carbon neutrality and creating superior digital systems. At VTT, you’ll get to do your part in driving this meaningful change through your professional skills. Read more about our strategy, the path of exponential hope, and our organisational culture as the builder of the world's most meaningful place to work.   
• An inspiring community. VTT houses all the cutting-edge fields of innovation, from quantum technology to synthetic biology, under one roof. As a professional at VTT, you’ll witness and influence the future of science and technology as it happens.    
• Career and learning opportunities. As a scientific expert organisation, we emphasise learning and development and support our people in reaching their full potential. People stay at VTT for more than ten years, as we offer opportunities to develop and grow into new responsibilities. If you’re curious, ambitious, and willing to learn, VTT is the place to take your career to the next level.   
• Support for your well-being. Our people are our main asset, so we take good care of them. We aim to nurture excellent team spirit and leadership and offer versatile well-being services to enable a good work-life balance. On top of 6 weeks of paid holidays, we offer exercise and culture benefits, hobby clubs, and voluntary well-being services such as meditation and cognitive ergonomics training. 

Apply now and join our community of brilliant minds!  

Please send your CV and application with your salary request via our recruitment system as soon as possible but at the latest on 17 of November. We will process applications as they come in and fill the position as soon as we find the right candidate. A security clearance procedure may be conducted during the recruitment process.  

Interested and want to know more?  

For further information, please contact Tao Chen, Principal Scientist, +358 20 722 2151, tao.chen@vtt.fi and/or Juha Zidbeck, Research Team Leader, +358 40 518 0683), juha.zidbeck@vtt.fi.  

We look forward to hearing from you!