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HW/SW Reliability Engineer

Nokia

Nokia

Canada
Posted on Feb 25, 2026

As a HW/SW Reliability Engineer in the NI-IP Organization, you will be responsible for the Reliability of product design of the latest developments. This position requires self-starters who can manage the detailed Reliability review of complex HW/SW product designs. You will work with highly motivated teams of engineering professionals and have personal responsibly to drive your Reliability tasks, communications and reports through the process.


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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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Some of our benefits in Canada:
  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.


Disclaimer for US/Canada

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As a HW/SW Reliability Engineer in the NI-IP Organization, you will be responsible for the Reliability of product design of the latest developments. This position requires self-starters who can manage the detailed Reliability review of complex HW/SW product designs. You will work with highly motivated teams of engineering professionals and have personal responsibly to drive your Reliability tasks, communications and reports through the process.

  • Engineering degree in applied science or related field with associated work experience (5-10 years)
  • Proven knowledge and ability to create FMEA/FMECA analysis and Reliability modeling
  • Exposure to SW reliability concepts
  • Exposure to HW and/or SW design concepts and practices
  • Experience with scripting and other software coding languages is required, e.g., creating macros with Microsoft Office tools or creating SQL programs to store or pull data
  • Exposure to the various Communication/Telecom protocols with a special focus on IP technology and standards for voice, content delivery, and data (L1 to L4 protocols)
  • Excellent personal, organizational and time management skills
  • Can work with minimal supervision & balance / prioritize workload
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.


  • Reliability Support for development of IP products
  • Carry out regular tasks such as generating products' Failure rate/MTBF data, product useful life estimates, and field data reports
  • Perform Availability/Reliability modeling (e.g. Markov chains Models) to evaluate and forecast the performance of products at the device, module, system, and node levels
  • Estimate and/or investigate failure rates of components, modules, and cards to assess any potential deviations from Nokia’s reliability standards
  • Manage and maintain tracking of Nokia NI product/device field failures
  • Perform failure modes and effects analysis and reporting, at the device, module, card, system and node levels
  • Interact with HW and SW designers to develop and validate the applicable Reliability models and provide design improvement recommendations
  • Manage and maintain Products Predicted Reliability data based on Bills of Material (BOMs) and HW/SW products field reliability data
  • Respond to customer Request for Proposal /Quotation