Who are we looking for?
CTTC is searching for interested candidates to work as systems engineer for a cloud 5G/6G lab of the SaS research unit: https://www.cttc.cat/services-as-networks-sas/.
The successful candidate will be an integral part of the SaS research unit, primarily operating within our state-of-the-art laboratory. The candidate will actively engage in cutting-edge research and collaborate on projects related to 6G mobile networks.
What do we offer?
- We offer a permanent contract.
- Annual gross salary according to the profile of the candidate
- Full-time contract: 7,5 h/day. Flexibility
- Expected professional category: R1.
The final professional category will be assigned according to the CTTC Professional Categories (https://www.cttc.cat/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Update-professional-categories.pdf) procedure, based on demonstrated qualifications and professional experience, following internal evaluation and approval processes .
- Tenure track: Career progression
- Prospect start date: April 2026
- Continuous training, access to lab facilities, state of the art infrastructure and polyvalent working spaces, participation in scientific events and R&D projects, complementary skills development.
- We have great benefits for employees:
- Paid time off: vacation (33 working days per year), holidays, sick and parental leave and more
- Up to 3 days of Telework per week (2 fixed + 1 upon request). Other requests may be studied to accommodate special needs.
- Flexible working hours for work-life balance
- Career path promotion (either professional category and/or annual gross salary)
- Annual productivity upon performance
- Possibility to complement the salary with personal grants
Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic person, aiming at significantly improving his or her career perspectives in both public and private sectors.
- Required qualification/skills/ experience:
- Strong understanding of and experience in computing and networking research lab needs (30 points)
- Experience in managing virtual machines (incl. OpenStack) (30 points)
- Experience in managing container-based systems (30 points)
- Experience in deploying and managing experimental 2G/3G/4G/5G mobile networks (incl. indoor and outdoor, mmwave) (30 points)
- Proficiency in Linux system administration (20 points)
- Strong practical networking knowledge according to the needs of an experimental research lab (e.g., VPN management) (20 points)
- Having coordinated teams of experimental infrastructure managers (20 points)
- Experience from participating in national and/or international research projects with partners from academia and industry, e.g., EC H2020, EC Horizon Europe (20 points)
- Other skills that are valuable, but not mandatory are:
- BSc in Telecommunications / Electronic Engineering / Computer Science (or equivalent demonstrable professional experience of at least 3 years in similar roles) (20 points)
- Previous experience in industry in mobile network management is highly valued (30 points)
- Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker and Kubernetes (20 points)
- Hands-on experience in topics like (30 points):
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- Understanding of CI/CD principles and practices
- 5G experimentation
- 5G Core technologies, like Open5GS, Amarisoft
- NVIDIA GPUs and their utilization for research purposes
- Basic Android communication interface knowledge
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The candidates’ past performance but also future potential will be considered as criteria for selecting researchers.
How to apply?
All applications must include:
- A complete CV, including a list of publications and the contact details of two potential referees
- Highest obtained academic degree (BSc, MSc, etc.) (or proof of equivalent number of years of expertise)
For candidates applying under the “equivalent demonstrable professional experience ” route, please provide documentary evidence proving at least 3 years of relevant professional experience, such as employment contracts or certificates indicating dates and responsibilities, and/or reference letters describing performed duties.
- Cover letter stating the motivation and suitability of the candidate. A brief paragraph explaining the main achievement in each of the requirements of the call instead of simply listing the related keywords is appreciated.
The application documents must be submitted in pdf format through this online application.
*ONLY APPLICATIONS VIA WEB https://www.cttc.cat/talent/careers/job-openings/ WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.*
CVs and any other information gathered during this process will be handled confidentially
CTTC is committed to the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R) and to the Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R). The selection process will be conducted in accordance with these principles, ensuring equal opportunities and a fair evaluation based on merits, qualifications and demonstrated experience.
This permanent position is offered under the approved replacement rate, to cover a structural vacancy resulting from staff turnover.
In compliance with the General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and their Social Inclusion, this position will be reserved, in a first recruitment round, for candidates with a certified disability of 30% or higher.
Who are we?
- The Center Tecnològic de Telecomunicaciones de Catalunya (CTTC) is a non-profit public sector research institution dedicated to fundamental and applied research activities, focused mainly on technologies related to the physical, data link and network layers of communication systems and Geomatics.
- CTTC received the “HR Excellence in Research” award in 2015 from the European Commission and successfully passed into the Award Renewal phase in 2023. This is a recognition of the Institute’s commitment to develop a Human Resources Strategy for Researchers (HRS4R), designed to bring the practices and procedures in line with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers and the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers (Charter and Code). Our institution’s comprehensive analysis and HRS4R action plan meet all the requirements of progress and quality of our HR policies. CTTC promotes itself as a provider of a stimulating and favourable work environment for researchers.
- The CTTC is located in the beautiful Mediterranean Technological Park of Castelldefels, a science park that houses the Polytechnic University of Catalonia, research institutions, innovative companies and startups. The PMT-UPC is located 10 minutes’ walk from the beach and the city center of Castelldefels, also close to childcare centers, public schools and the best international schools. It can be reached by car, train (RENFE) and various bus lines.
- We have 2 buildings on campus, with state-of-the-art facilities, comfortable work spaces, meeting rooms, and multipurpose spaces, as well as social spaces.
- The institute has a multicultural environment with more than 130 members (scientific, technical and administrative staff) from all over the world.
CTTC offers and promotes a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applicants regardless of age, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, or sexual orientation.
The CTTC seeks to increase the presence of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages them to stand as candidates.
It is also committed to increasing the number of people with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages their applications.