6G Research & Standardization, Senior Engineer/Technical Manager (Project based)

MediaTek
Singapore, SG

Why this role

Pace
Fast Paced
Collaboration
High
Autonomy
High
Decision Impact
Industry
Role Level
Strategic

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What success looks like

  • contributed to international standards
  • led research projects
Typical background
Research EngineerTechnical Manager

Transferable backgrounds

  • Coming from Research Scientist
  • Coming from Technical Director

Skills & requirements

Required

Wireless CommunicationAI IntegrationStandardizationTechnical Writing

Preferred

Satellite CommunicationsEnergy Efficiency

Stack & domain

6gWireless CommunicationAIEnergy EfficiencySatellite CommunicationsDigital Signal ProcessingWireless Communication AlgorithmsProtocol DesignC/c++MatlabPythonLeadershipCommunicationTeam ManagementAnalysisStructure

About the role

Original posting from MediaTek

Job Description

  • Lead and contribute to advanced research efforts in 6G wireless communication technologies.
  • Develop and refine technical proposals for international standards organizations (e.g., 3GPP).
  • Analyze emerging trends and integrate cutting-edge concepts (e.g., AI, energy efficiency, satellite communications) into research agenda.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to evaluate technology feasibility and alignment with global standards.
  • Drive ecosystem engagement by participating in global alliances, industry forums, and standardization committees.
  • Mentor junior engineers in the standardization process and technical writing.

Requirement

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communication Engineering or related field.
  • Expert knowledge of digital signal processing, wireless communication algorithms, or protocol design.
  • Deep familiarity with mobile communication standards (3G, 4G, 5G and beyond).
  • Strong experience in submitting and defending proposals in international standardization bodies.
  • Programming skills (C/C++, Matlab, Python) are highly desirable.
  • Solid industry track record, ideally including patenting or published contributions to wireless standards.
  • Preferred expertise in at least one area: AI for communications, satellite systems, or wireless energy engineering.

Location: One North, Singapore

Source: MediaTek careers

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