Hardware Design Engineer
Listed on Nokia’s official careers site. Posted October 15, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
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Are you a passionate Hardware Design Engineer with a knack for lab work and a thirst for knowledge? Our team, at the forefront of designing and developing highly integrated System-on-Chip optical engines for Telecom, Data Center, and Networking applications, is seeking a skilled individual to contribute to the development of cutting-edge hardware test boards and platforms. If you enjoy characterizing and testing very high-speed electro-optical devices and thrive in a dynamic R&D and manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of optical networking.
Responsibilities
Design and develop hardware test boards for characterizing and testing high-speed electro-optical devices. Develop test platforms for both R&D and manufacturing purposes. Conduct laboratory testing and characterization of electro-optical devices. Contribute to the design and development of System-on-Chip optical engines for telecom, data center, and networking applications. Demonstrate a willingness to learn and expand existing skill sets.
Qualifications
You have : Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering or a related field, 3 years of related experience PCB design skills including schematic capture and PCB layout of densely-routed boards Low-frequency analog design, simulation, and debugging, including bias and control-loop circuitry. Experience building and debugging complicated test systems Ability to independently interface with vendors and other third parties Firmware development skills for microcontrollers, including hardware bring-up and debugging.
It would be nice if you also had
Graduate degree in electrical engineering, or related field, or 5+ years of relevant work experience.
Experience with some or all of the following
PSU design, high-layer-count stack-ups, HDI, or fine-pitch fanout Lab experience working with optical components and instruments, using software to automate measurements and analyze data. Theoretical understanding of coherent optical communication systems or prior experience with optical modules.
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