RF Hardware Test Engineer
Nokia
About the Role
This role is crucial for ensuring the high quality, robust performance, and long-term reliability of our hardware solutions, particularly focusing on RF systems like transmitters and transceivers. You will be instrumental in developing, executing, and analysing comprehensive test plans to validate product performance against stringent specifications and environmental conditions. Working in a dynamic, collaborative environment, you will play a key role in identifying and mitigating potential issues, driving continuous improvement in product design and manufacturing.
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- Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
- Health and well-being support – private medical care for you and your family, life insurance, mental health programs, and employee resource groups
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
- Meal and lifestyle perks – Lunch Pass (monthly meal subsidy), Nokia Social Fund (sport card, cinema tickets, loans)
- Volunteering – two paid days per year for community or charitable activities
- Career growth & mobility – technical career path, job rotation, and domestic relocation support
- Continuous learning – mentorship programs, digital learning platforms and tools
- Annual bonus – based on individual and company performance
- Pension scheme (PPE) – available after 36 months of continuous employment
- Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade
We are looking for a dedicated RF Hardware Test Engineer to join our team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
- Understanding of RF principles and measurement techniques.
- Experience in RF performance testing and validation of electronic hardware.
- Familiarity with RF test equipment and environmental test chambers.
- Ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Nice to Have:
- Hands-on experience with advanced RF test equipment and automation tools .
- Knowledge of industry standards for RF performance and reliability).
- Experience with fault management systems and quality reporting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and execute detailed test plans and procedures for RF HW verification.
- Conduct RF performance measurements including power output, sensitivity, linearity, spectrum analysis, modulation accuracy, and spurious emissions, ensuring compliance with 3GPP, ETSI, and other relevant industry standards.
- Analyze test results, identify hardware and software anomalies.
- Work closely with hardware design, software, mechanical, and system engineering teams to provide critical feedback on design robustness, testability, and performance, influencing product development from early stages.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of test automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy of testing processes.
- Operate, maintain, and calibrate specialized RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters) and environmental test chambers.
- Prepare and maintain technical documentation for test plans, procedures, results, and failure analysis reports.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes, tools, and methodologies, incorporating lessons learned from field data and previous projects.