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3GPP Researcher

CTC USA, LLCMountain View, CA🇺🇸United StatesPosted Sep 18, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of wireless communication by contributing to 5G/6G standardization and advanced research in areas like connected mobility and ISAC. You'll thrive here if you have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a passion for 3GPP standardization, bringing your expertise to a collaborative environment with significant potential for impactful innovation and patent creation. Apply now to join a leading research team and influence the next generation of wireless technology.

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Mountain View, CA, United States
Posted
3 days ago
5G

Job Description

Job Title: 3GPP RAN1 Researcher 
Location: Mountain View, CA
Job Type: Contract
About CTC:
Founded in 1996, CTC is a global IT services, Consulting and Business Solutions partner dedicated to helping organizations innovate, optimize, and grow. With over 2,000 professionals worldwide, we support more than 100 clients in transforming complex challenges into lasting competitive advantages.
Job Description:
This job will include 1) contributing to 3GPP standardization, 2) working on research projects for communication technologies for connected mobility, 3) contributing to other standardization, and 4) contributing to other research projects. Based on the phase of the work and the output, academic publications will be considered.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
  1. Contribute to 3GPP standardization
    • Create invention disclosures
    • Write 3GPP RAN1, RAN2, and/or RAN contributions
    • Attend and contribute to 3GPP RAN1, RAN2, and/or RAN standardization meetings
    • Regularly report and present to the research team and management
  2. Propose and lead research projects for communication technologies for connected mobility
    • Propose and conduct research and development with internal and external collaboration partners
    • Create academic publications and invention disclosures
    • Regularly report and present to the research team and management
  3. Contribute to other standardization (e.g., SAE, ETSI, IEEE 802) as requested
  4. Contribute to other research projects in TMNA R&D InfoTech Labs
THIS POSITION WILL BE WORKING FROM OUR MOUNTAIN VIEW CALIFORNIA SITE
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Ph.D. holder in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
  • Being able to travel domestically and internationally for attending 3GPP standardization meetings.  International travel will be typically to Asia (Japan, Korea, India) and Europe.  
REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • Research and development experience of wireless communications, preferably in vehicular environments
  • Strong knowledge of wireless communication at Layer 1 and Layer 2
  • Solid understanding of 4G LTE and 5G NR standards and 3GPP standardization processes
  • Demonstrated experience writing 3GPP contributions, preferably in RAN1 WG
  • Capability to learn and explore new research areas
  • Excellent time management and task prioritization skills
  • Clear and concise presentation skills, both written and oral, with consideration for international audiences
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a highly motivated team environment
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to respond professionally in all types of situations

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