Internship: Integration and evaluation of OpenAirInterface UE security attacks into O-RAN testbed

Job title:

Internship: Integration and evaluation of OpenAirInterface UE security attacks into O-RAN testbed

Company

Ericsson

Job description

Job Description:Internship: Integration and evaluation of OpenAirInterface UE security attacks into O-RAN testbed
Final year Engineering School or Master 2 level
Duration: 6 months
Starting Date: from February 2025
Location: Ericsson R&D center Massy-FranceEricsson is building a new R&D team in Massy, France, focused on cutting-edge technologies such as AI/ML, cloud, and 5G and beyond. Within this new lab, the Standards & Technology unit is part of the Business Unit Networks global organization, which secures technology leadership in Radio Access Networks (RAN) by actively driving new concepts, standardization, software and hardware research, architecture, and testbeds. Technical focus areas include 5G evolution, IoT, digital twins, automation/machine learning, and security.As part of a young and talented research team, we are looking for an intern for 2025 that will help us grow and support our activities. We are looking for a motivated candidate to assist in the integration and evaluation of a previously developed OpenAirInterface (OAI) User Equipment (UE) code into an Open RAN testbed. This project aims to enhance our O-RAN testbed capabilities and focus on the evaluation of security-related behaviors and countermeasures in a controlled environment.The candidate will

• study and understand the previously developed UE code, which include attacks on the RRC and MAC layers, understanding its impact on the RAN,
• integrate this code with our in-house O-RAN testbed,
• design and implement test scenarios,
• evaluate the impact of these attacks,
• analyze and document the integration’s performance and identify potential improvements,
• contribute to comprehensive documentation to support future research.

The expected results may lead to writing an academic publication or filling a patent for an invention.The following skills are relevant for the position

• Strong background in network protocols and wireless communication systems.
• Proficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, C/C++),
• Familiarity with open-source network simulation tools (e.g., OAI) is a plus,
• Exposure to cloud-native concepts and tools (virtualization, containers, Kubernetes),
• Critical thinking, curiosity, and autonomy are desired qualities,
• Ability to interact in a multicultural environment (written and spoken English is mandatory).

Interns:Interns who join us will enjoy an outstanding chance to make connections, to make change, to make a real difference. We are always looking for interns to become permanent members of our Ericsson team, so you’ll have the opportunity to discuss your future with us during your internship.What happens once you apply?to find all you need to know about what our typical hiring process looks like. This may vary depending on the location and role.Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values at Ericsson, that’s why we nurture it in everything we do. We truly believe that by collaborating with people with different experiences we drive innovation, which is essential for our future growth. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply and realize their full potential as part of our Ericsson team.
Ericsson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer,Primary country and city: France (FR) || MassyReq ID: 758090

Expected salary

Location

Massy, Essonne – Palaiseau, Essonne

Job date

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 23:49:21 GMT

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