Company Description
MBP Network Technology Limited, trading as MBP Systems, is a research-driven deep-tech SME founded in 2025, with strong roots in University College Dublin. Emerging from advanced academic research, the company bridges cutting-edge science and real-world impact. We focus on building secure, privacy-by-design networked systems for future digital infrastructures, working at the intersection of cybersecurity, AI/ML, and advanced communication networks. Our expertise spans 6G and beyond, AI-assisted security, privacy-enhancing technologies, and secure cloud-edge-ORAN architectures. As a small, agile university-origin SME, MBP Systems collaborates closely with international research and industry partners to turn research outcomes into scalable products for trustworthy and resilient next-generation networks.
Role Description
We are looking for a Research Engineer to join our growing deep-tech SME and contribute to the development of secure, intelligent, and privacy-preserving solutions for future 6G networks. You will work at the intersection of AI, machine learning, cybersecurity, and next-generation network architectures, collaborating with a highly international and multidisciplinary team.
This role combines hands-on technical research and engineering with innovation, product thinking, and proposal development, offering a unique opportunity to shape both cutting-edge research outcomes and the company's future product line.
Key Responsibilities
* Design and develop AI-driven security mechanisms for future 6G and beyond networks
* Apply machine learning techniques for threat detection, anomaly detection, trust evaluation, and secure service operations
* Contribute to the development of research outputs that feed directly into the company's envisaged product portfolio
* Collaborate closely with an international consortium of industry and research partners
* Support the preparation of research proposals, technical sections, and participation in new European and international consortia
* Contribute to system architecture design, experimentation, validation, and technical documentation
* Publish and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific venues, white papers, and technical reports
Qualifications
* Strong background in Computer Science, with knowledge of networks, cybersecurity, and AI/ML methodologies.
* Proven expertise in Research and Development (R&D) and conducting advanced Research in related fields.
* Proficiency in mathematical modeling, programming, and data analysis.
* Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary research teams.
* Ph.D. or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
* Prior experience in 5G/6G networks, privacy-preserving algorithms, or cybersecurity is a plus
Desirable skills
• Knowledge of privacy-enhancing technologies (e.g., federated learning, differential privacy, secure data sharing)
• Experience with Explainable AI (XAI) or trustworthy AI concepts
• Understanding of energy-efficient or sustainable system design
• Prior involvement in EU-funded research projects or large collaborative initiatives
Why join us
• Hybrid role with flexible working hours, designed to support focused research and a healthy work–life balance
• Hands-on access to one of Ireland's most advanced 5G/6G testbeds, enabling real experimentation beyond simulations
• Work in a highly international environment, collaborating with leading researchers, engineers, and industry partners across Europe
• Opportunities to travel across Europe for face-to-face consortium meetings, workshops, and technical events
• Be part of a small, agile, university-rooted SME where your research directly shapes products, technology direction, and long-term impact