Wireless, Research Specialist

Job description

Job Req ID: Function: Location: Salary: About the role BT’s Wireless Research Team explores the technologies that will shape future radio access and Wi-Fi networks. We investigate how emerging wireless capabilities can improve network performance, efficiency and flexibility, and how they can enable entirely new services. Our research informs technology design, network strategy and architecture across BT. We work across a mix of horizon scanning, modelling, simulation, lab experimentation, field trials, standards insight and collaboration with vendors and universities. Our work includes: This role is based in Ipswich or Bristol and the closing date for applications is 02/06/26. - Understanding technology and use-case evolution across industry, academia and standards, and applying that insight to current and future BT services. - Modelling, simulation and analysis of wireless connectivity technologies and use cases. Lab-based hypothesis testing for technologies such as SU/MU-MIMO, active antenna systems, channel access mechanisms and emerging spatial awareness capabilities. - Radio channel measurements and contribution to field trials. What you’ll be doing: This role focuses on new u...