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Principal Hardware Engineer

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Designs and maintains high-speed digital hardware for Nokia Service Router products. Responsibilities include ultra-high-speed PCB circuit design, simulation, verification testing, board bring-up, laboratory debugging, and taking complex board designs from concept through production release. The role requires collaboration with engineering teams, ownership of hardware integrity, and practical use of oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital debugging tools.
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Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and solving complex challenges? At Nokia, we're looking for innovative minds to join our Applied Research & Development (AR) and Digital Hardware (DHA) teams. AR is where we tackle real-world problems with cutting-edge solutions, developing hardware, software, and systems that drive progress. You'll be working on projects that leverage existing knowledge and practices to create ground-breaking products, optimize processes, and deliver customized solutions for our clients. 

In DHA, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing high-density digital hardware, crafting boards packed with high-speed connections and precision clocks. This is a chance to utilize your analog design expertise and simulation skills to create reliable, high-performance solutions that meet the demands of our ever-evolving world. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future!
 
 

Responsibilities

As a Hardware Engineer in the IP Routing group, you will be responsible for the design of new routing systems hardware for the Service Router product line and maintaining the hardware and systems integrity of those products.  

Major responsibilities include: Ultra high-speed PCB circuit design, simulation and design verification testing.  This position requires self-starters who can manage complex board design from concept through release to production.  You will work with a high-end highly motivated team of engineering professionals and have personal responsibly to drive your designs and PCB’s through the process.   This position requires working knowledge of all aspects of board bring up, debug and testing in a hardware lab environment. 
 

Qualifications

 Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering
• Practical understanding of Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, digital debug tools & techniques
• Experience in high speed digital design, schematic capture and PCB layout design tool methodologies, and/or VHDL would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with Bachelor's in CS, EE, will be more relevant. Master’s degree a plus.
 

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Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 

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We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

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