TECHNICAL OFFICER (M/F)

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI), based in Sophia-Antipolis (06), is looking for a Technical Officer within our Mobile Competence Centre (MCC).

Mission

The Technical Officer provides both technical and administrative support to Partnership Projects 3GPP and/or ETSI Committees. This support includes advice on good standards-making methods and processes, guidance on the application of the 3GPP/ETSI Directives and Working Procedures, technical and administrative support during meetings, as well as advice on the use of the 3GPP/ETSI portal and associated tools.

Key responsibilities

This is a position for an experienced engineer that includes the following key responsibilities, operating under the supervision of the MCC Director:

  • Act as prime ETSI Secretariat contact for the 3GPP Group or ETSI Committee to which (s)he is assigned.
  • Ensure that resulting deliverables are fit for purpose, in line with 3GPP/ETSI requirements for technical and editorial quality and meet the necessary regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure that operations are conducted in accordance with the 3GPP/ETSI Directives and Working Procedures.
  • Advise on procedural and drafting matters and promote best practices.
  • Provide activity reports and ensure that groups’ Decisions and Actions are clearly recorded and followed up.
  • Participate in the improvement of the MCC department working methods and documentation.
  • Liaise with external organisations as necessary.

Profile

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications:

  • University degree or equivalent in Electronic or Telecommunication Engineering.
  • Experience working within a standardisation environment (ideally ETSI, 3GPP and/or oneM2M).
  • An appreciation of legal or regulatory issues would be beneficial, but full training will be given to a successful candidate with the necessary technical skills.
  • Self-motivated, independent, enquiring and positive attitude, with a willingness to learn and become autonomous rapidly.
  • Experience with working in international teams.
  • Excellent written and oral communication in English.
  • Ability to travel internationally.

The position is based at the ETSI Headquarters in Sophia Antipolis (06), a lung of greenery between Cannes and Nice, France.

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All applications (cover letter and C.V. in English together with a short description of the relevant qualifications held and experience gained) must be submitted through our online application form by Friday 11 April 2025.