Nokia Defense Hardware Product Engineering Coop
Nokia
Position: Nokia Defense Hardware Product Engineering Coop
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4 or 8 months
Date: May – August 2026
Location: Onsite – Naperville, IL
Educational Recommendations:
Completed at least 2 years toward a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering at an accredited university.
Note: This role does not offer sponsorship or relocation.
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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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
- Professional development events and networking opportunities
- Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
- Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
- A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond
Kickstart your career with Nokia’s Defense team! As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in hardware design and testing within a cutting-edge R&D environment. Guided by experienced mentors, you’ll learn circuit simulation, contribute to real product designs, and help ensure compliance with engineering specifications. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your technical skills, collaborate with experts, and make an impact on next-generation defense solutions.
- Basic knowledge of circuit design theory from coursework.
- Some lab experience using test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers).
- Ability to learn from senior staff, take direction, and show initiative as experience grows.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Work with senior engineers to translate product requirements into hardware design specifications.
- Contribute to electrical designs from block diagrams to schematic-level circuitry.
- Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to ensure holistic design integration.
- Partner with PCB layout experts to bring electrical designs to life.
- Develop test plans and perform testing to verify compliance with product specifications.