Networks CNS Intern
- Ericsson
- Plano, TX
Job Description
Location: Plano, TX. Start date: Summer 2027.
About this opportunity: Support the RAN Site Construction & Engineering Operations team — hands-on experience in operational planning and execution of multi-site cellular network deployments.
What you will do: Maintain project trackers, schedules, milestone reports for multi-site RAN deployments. Monitor site progress from planning/engineering through construction, installation, closeout, handoff. Collect status updates from engineering teams, field crews, vendors, subcontractors. Prepare progress reports. Organize project documentation. Support logistics for equipment/materials/workforce scheduling. Identify workflow bottlenecks and process improvements. Develop spreadsheets/dashboards for project visibility.
Skills: Analytical/problem-solving ability; spreadsheets/databases/basic programming (Python, scripting); telecom infrastructure and RAN architecture fundamentals; RF principles; construction project workflows; project management tools; automation frameworks; data visualization for network performance.
Note: Ericsson Inc. does not sponsor U.S. work authorizations for this position (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, TN); does not hire F-1s on CPT or EAD.
Offers Academic Credit
Ericsson is a global telecommunications equipment and network technology provider headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, with its US headquarters in Plano, TX. With a history spanning more than a century and tens of thousands of patents, Ericsson builds much of the network infrastructure behind 5G, cloud, and AI-driven connectivity used worldwide. Its internship program emphasizes hands-on work on live, high-impact projects alongside experienced engineers, regular collaboration with teams across multiple countries, and a culture built around the company's stated values of respect, professionalism, perseverance, and integrity.