Antenna Design Engineer

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work.

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The team you'll be part of

Our Business Group is a leader in wireless mobility networks and associated services. With more than 3.500 patent families essential for 5G we have a strong 5G portfolio and are a front runner in open and virtualized radio access networks (O-RAN and vRAN).

MN RAN You will join the RAN Business Unit and will enjoy our culture of innovation, openness, discipline, simplicity, accountability, and profit mindset. Your future teams are developing Nokia 3GPP mainstream radio technology products and solutions including cross-technology responsibility (Multi Radio Access Technology). Your unit's main priorities are flawless execution of System programs including Network Management & Optimization and attached services.

What you will learn and contribute to

RF Antenna Engineer participating in the development of 4G/5G cellular base station transmitters and receivers.

Main Responsibility Area:

Perform R&D development for antenna designs new 3G/4G/5G/MSR BTS products from initial concept through requirements definition topology selection, detailed design, analysis, optimization, manufacturing, testing, qualification, and release to customer.

Position Description:

- Research and development of new antenna structures emerging wireless technologies

- Design, simulate, and characterize passive elements

- Conduct detailed design of various packages

- Generate requirements for advanced antenna and array designs

- Participate in cross-functional reviews of designs and ensure consistency in related design across products

- Work with other internal and external design teams regarding their design and support evaluation, testing and reviews of their proposals and actual designs.

- Utilize standard RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and signal generators

- Conduct testing within near-field and far-field OTA chambers

- Help ensure the design meets set requirements for: schedule, features, functionality, cost, quality, reliability, regulatory compliance, and industry standards compliance

Position Requirements:

- MSEE degree is preferred but BSEE degree will be considered with some antenna experience. Should have completed college courses & lab dealing with antennas.

- Strong basic RF knowledge with good understanding of electromagnetics fundamentals and design at high frequencies

- Good understanding of Antenna and Antenna Arrays concepts

- Good proficiency in 3D electromagnetic simulation tools such as CST, HFSS, and ADS

- Hands on experience using RF test equipment (signal generators, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)

- Strong programming capability in C, VBA, Python or Matlab preferred. Expected to be able to write scripts or programming for antenna testing

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication and language skills - in both written and spoken English to support your daily work in our international and multicultural environment. A high attention to detail is appreciated.

Othe traits needed for this position

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Technical leadership potential is a plus.
• Good planning and organization skills.
• Adept Problem Solver.
• Ability to travel internationally on short notice if needed (travel overall expected to be less than 10% of the time)

What we offer

Nokia offers flexible and hybrid working schemes, continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark
• LGBT+ equality & best place to work by HRC Foundation

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people.

Nokia's 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.