Lead Consultant - Standardization SME
Noida, UP, IN, 201305
3GPP RAN Standardisation /Innovation Expert -RAN2
Job Location: Delhi/Noida, India
Grade/Salary Band: Competitive depending on experience and previous achievements
Background
NEC Corporation (“NEC”) is a leading global manufacturer and service provider of telecommunication, computer and electronic devices, which brings together and integrates technology and expertise to create the ICT-enabled society of tomorrow. NEC in India is an India based subsidiary of NEC.
NEC is developing base station technology for “5G-Advanced” and “6G” mobile telecommunications systems based on the requirements of mobile operators to support super high speed mobile data, ultra-reliable low-latency communications, AI-native air interfaces, and massive numbers of IoT devices.
NEC in India established its business from telecommunications to public safety, logistics, transportation, retail, finance, unified communication and IT platforms, serving across governments, businesses as well as individuals. With its Centre of Excellence for analytics platform solutions, big data, biometrics, mobile and retail, NEC in India offers innovative new services and solutions for India and global markets.
NEC has a global standardization and research group with offices in Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, India and China. We are expanding the standardization team in India, which works closely with the 3GPP standardization and innovation team in the United Kingdom, to focus on the innovation of 5G/6G mobile telecommunications systems.
Role
A vacancy has arisen for the role of the 3GPP RAN WG2 Standardization expert, for 5G-Advanced and 6G technology research and standardization including the participation of 3GPP RAN WG2 meetings.
Key responsibilities
The key responsibilities will be to:
- Investigate technology concepts for 6G and 5G-Advanced technology (Release 20 and beyond) and prepare internal reports and presentations.
- Participate in the brainstorming sessions for technology concept / idea generation in 5G-Advanced/6G Layer 2/3 domain.
- Prepare 3GPP meeting contribution documents (Tdocs, CRs) considering the result of internal investigations.
- Attend 3GPP RAN WG2 standardisation meetings and present NEC contributions.
- Draft 5G-Advanced and 6G technology patents in alignment with 3GPP and associated industry standards.
- Analyse and report on the contributions submitted by other companies into RAN WG2.
- Prepare 3GPP meeting reports and de-brief NEC internal teams.
- Follow 5G/6G technology developments in other 3GPP WG and related organisations.
- Collaborate with NEC standardisation delegates in 3GPP and other related forums like O-RAN, Next G Alliance, and ETSI.
- Support other engineering and customer facing teams on topics related to 3GPP standardization e.g. for reviews, technical Pre-sales or trouble shooting.
Knowledge and Experience
The successful candidate must have:
- Deep understanding of the 3GPP mobile telecommunications system and excellent knowledge of 5G NR (RAN2) specifications and functionality.
- Excellent knowledge of 5G-Advanced architectures and Protocol layer (L2/L3) over air interface.
Preferred Experience & Expertise:
- Experience of patent filing for 3GPP and /or other wireless technologies.
- Experience of preparing and presenting 3GPP contributions and getting agreement on them so they can go into 3GPP Technical Report /Technical Standards (Tdocs, CRs drafting and presenting).
- Experience of attending 3GPP RAN WG standardisation meetings.
Capabilities
The ideal candidates will bring to the team deep knowledge of Protocol layer (RAN2) standards and related specifications.
The role will involve representing NEC and as such a common sense and logical approach to problem resolution is required.
The role requires the ability to think creatively and clearly about problems, generating and presenting possible solutions for review.
We are looking for motivated persons who are able to work pro-actively and with determination under minimum supervision, prioritising between tasks and managing their own time. Effective oral and written communication skills are required as well as an ability to work well as part of a team.
Availability to travel and be away for overseas meetings (approximately 6 times per year for up to 1 week) is required.
Qualifications
Good honours degree or higher in Communications, Electronics, Physics, Computing or Maths. (PhD in Wireless Communications or Digital Signal Processing preferred).
Specialization Description
General Project Engineering focuses on designing, communicating, and implementing an operational plan for completing an engineering-based project including:
- Preparing designs, project controls and specifications, schedules, cost estimates, production, transportation, installation, testing and/or commissioning of new infrastructure, facilities, equipment, etc.
- Monitoring progress and performance against the project plan; taking action to resolve operational problems and minimize delays
- Identifying, developing, and gathering the resources necessary to complete the project
- May include preparing engineering standards, designs and work specifications; developing project schedules, budgets and forecasts; and selecting materials, equipment, project staff, and external contractors
Level Description
Fully proficient and mostly independent individual contributor. A recognized subject matter expert in job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Works on large projects to achieve operational targets with a significant impact on function / sub-function results. May be responsible for setting day-to-day operational objectives for the team, as well as may direct workflow to other team members. Coaches and reviews the work of lower level professionals. Problems faced are difficult and often complex.
Headquartered in Japan, NEC is a leader in the integration of IT and network technologies. With over 123 years of expertise in providing solutions for empowering people, businesses, and society, NEC stands tall as a champion in enabling change and transformation across the globe. Present in India since 1950, NEC has been instrumental in burgeoning India’s digitization journey continually for the past 70 years.
NEC India has proved its commitment to orchestrating a bright future through its diverse businesses from Telecommunications to Public Safety, Logistics, Transportation, Retail, Finance, Unified Communication and IT platforms, serving across the public and private sectors. NEC India, through the deployment of cutting-edge technology, has been powering India in seminal ways, making lives easier, safer, and more productive for all.
With its Centre of Excellence for verticals like Analytics platform solutions, Big Data, Biometrics, Mobile and Retail, NEC India brings to the table, innovative, seamless solutions for India and across the world.
NEC India is headquartered in New Delhi and has its offices panned across the country. It has branches in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Noida and Surat.
Specialties:
IT & Networking Solutions, Unified Communication Solutions, Safety and Security Solutions, Integrated Retail Solutions, Data Centre Solutions, Safe and Smart City Solutions, Transportation Solutions, SDN Solutions, Carrier Telecom Solutions, and Solutions for Society.
