Senior Research & Innovation Engineer (The Netherlands)

General requirements:

• PhD degree in one of the following specializations Electrical / Telecommunication Engineering or Computer Science

• Ability to independently pursue own work (“getting things done” attitude)

• Understanding trends and research directions in 6G research (e.g. RRM, JCAS, and AI in RAN)

• Good command of English language is mandatory

• Ready to collaborate with other team members

• Experience of developing patent and writing research grant proposal

Technical expertise

• Minimum 3-4 years telecommunication industry experience

• Strong background in RAN architecture and selected elements of signalling

• Solid skills in L2/L3 algorithms design and development

• Solid competences in system level simulation and/or prototyping

• ORAN knowledge is preferable (experience with xApp development will be a plus)

• PHY experience will be a plus

Responsibilities

• Active engagement into 6G research projects (mainly in relation to the company LiquidRAN™ product)

• Performing design and validation of novel 5G/6G algorithms and solutions (e.g. RRM)

• Development of simulations necessary to validate research solutions for 5G/6G

• Contribution to proposal preparation (e.g. HE, SNS JU)

• Writing reports, papers, contributing to patents

Coding skills:

• Good command of Python or Matlab is required

• knowledge of C/C++/Java will be a plus

IS-Wireless is a top European deep-tech innovator, awarded theEIC Seal of Excellence and holder of 10+ patents. As a NATO DIANA 2025 innovator, we operate as a dual-use company, building ultra-resilient, secure and resource-efficient 5G networks for both industrial and tactical applications.

Our patented Liquid RAN technology represents a new generation of open, disaggregated radio access designed for exceptional reliability, flexibility, and resource efficiency. It enables rapid restoration and redeployment of base stations, even in volatile or degraded environments.

We value creative problem-solvers, unconventional thinkers and deep domain experts who thrive in demanding scenarios.