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Communications Standardization Engineer

电子、通信·通信

Communications standardization engineers research and develop communication technology standards, participate in domestic and international standards bodies, ensure company products and solutions comply with industry norms, and drive technology evolution.

Daily work

  • 01Track latest developments in standards bodies like 3GPP and ITU, analyze technical proposals.
  • 02Write and submit technical standard proposals, participate in standard meeting discussions and voting.
  • 03Collaborate with R&D teams to verify standard feasibility and propose improvements.
  • 04Analyze competitors' standards strategies and formulate company response plans.
  • 05Write internal technical documents and standard interpretations, train relevant teams.
  • 06Participate in cross-company joint projects to drive consensus building.

Ability requirements

Hard skills

  • Solid knowledge of communication principles and wireless communications (e.g., 4G/5G/6G)
  • Familiarity with mainstream communication standard protocols (3GPP, IEEE, ITU, etc.)
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python/C++) for simulation and data analysis
  • Skilled in using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and related test equipment
  • Ability to write technical proposals and conduct patent analysis

Soft skills

  • Excellent logical analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication, coordination, and cross-departmental collaboration skills
  • Strong willingness to learn and self-motivation
  • Patience and attention to detail, able to track complex standardization topics long-term
  • Teamwork spirit and willingness to share knowledge

Best suited for

Suitable for those who enjoy delving into technical details, are good at communication and coordination, have patience and a long-term perspective, and are willing to delve deeply into the standardization field.

Less suited for

Not suitable for those who seek rapid innovation and instant gratification, dislike cumbersome processes and lengthy discussions, or prefer product development over standards development.

Salary (monthly)

25KMedian
Bottom 15KTop 40K

Pre-tax estimate, tier-1 cities with social insurance · reference only

Profile

Higher is better
Growth5
Stability4
AI Resistance4
Autonomy / Remote-friendly3
Transferability3
Lower is better
Entry Difficulty5
Education Threshold5
Major Relevance5
Work Intensity4
Competition4

MBTI Fit

INTJINTPENTJENTPISTJENFPESFPISFP
Mid-high payHigh growthHigh intensityStableAI-resistantDegree requiredMajor preferred

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Disclaimer: Salary figures on this page are estimated pre-tax monthly pay for positions with social-insurance contributions in China's tier-1 cities; other cities are converted using regional coefficients. Dimension scores and MBTI fit are editorial estimates, provided for reference only, and do not constitute any promise or advice.