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January 17, 2026
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Functional System Developer

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Full-time
Onsite
$85K/yr - $111K/yr
New Grad, Entry Level
Ericsson is a global leader in communication technology and services, and they are seeking a Functional System Developer. The role involves designing and systemizing radio products by converting market and technical requirements into functional specifications while collaborating with various teams to ensure high-quality deliverables.
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Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Assist in creating or updating interface descriptions, and parameter documentation
  • Ensure documentation is accurate, consistent, and traceable under the guidance of senior team members
  • Work collaboratively with cross teams to learn how cross‑functional delivery works in a product development environment
  • Support integration and verification teams by clarifying functional behavior, expected outcomes, and acceptance criteria
  • 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
  • Engage in improving ways of working within the team
  • Learn from senior engineers and gradually contribute to standardization of systemization practices

Qualification

Required

  • 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

Preferred

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

Benefits

  • Excellent health benefits including the choice of 2 medical and dental plan options
  • Company credits in an amount equal to the cost of the Deluxe medical and dental plan coverages for themselves and eligible covered dependents
  • Automatic 2% company contribution into the Pension Plan
  • 50% match of employee’s contribution into the Registered Retirement Savings Plan, up to 8% of the employee’s contribution (maximum of 4% match)
  • Total company contribution potential of 6%
  • Company credits in an amount equal to the cost of basic life insurance and basic accidental death and dismemberment coverage
  • Short-term disability coverage
  • Option to participate in Ericsson’s Stock Purchase Plan
  • Minimum of 18 days of accrued vacation
  • 3-5 personal days (depending on role)
  • 10 holidays
  • 1 volunteer day
  • Sick days
  • Up to 10 weeks of paid maternity leave
  • 6 weeks of parental or adoption leave at 100% of pay
  • Financial wellness programs
  • Educational assistance
  • Matching gifts
  • Recognition programs
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