Jr. Verification Engineer

***Entry-Level position for graduates who completed their degree in May or December 2024***

***Sponsorship or relocation will not be offered for this position***

The team you'll be part of

Our team starts first with our values and how we do our jobs. We value leveraging innovation and creativity to solve complex engineering problems. We desire to continuously improve our capabilities and evolve how we do our jobs with high flexibility. We are passionate about the products we help develop and test and we feel both accountable for their success and empowered to influence their level of quality. We believe in teamwork and helping each other grow and achieve greater results together than we could ever possibly achieve as individuals. A desire to learn is also paramount in our team. If these values resonate with you, then read on and see if you think you might be a fit. This is a hybrid Chicagoland area position (not remote).

What you will learn and contribute to

Integration and Verification comprise the integration of SW and/or HW or system components into system, platform, product releases, or networks and verifies the integrated entity or network against particular requirements and specifications. This includes the setup and maintenance of the laboratory and associated equipment, tools, and devices. Additionally, we automate many aspects of our verification and testing environment. Also included in the role can be the demonstration of our products and systems to internal audiences as well as end customers and users.

• Analyzes, designs, develops and tests products / services / improvements / bug resolutions for integrated hardware / software systems as per customers' requirements
• Reproduce, analyze, and test customer issues in a laboratory environment
• Diagnoses complex problems/issues (EG hardware, software, combination) and provides resolution or recommends corrective actions.
• Contributes to the design, building, maintenance and optimization of the test environment as well as possible demonstration systems
• Applies and maintains quality standards. Participates in process and tool evolutions and improvements.
• Implements and executes automation into the test environment using scripting such as Python
• May execute security scans and assess vulnerabilities
• Capable over time to participate in the demonstration of our products and systems to both internal Nokia audiences and external customers
  
  

Your skills and experience

You have:

• US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident(Greencard Holder)
• This is a hybrid Chicagoland area position(not remote)
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Programming/Scripting: Familiarity with programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java) and scripting for automation tasks.
• Networking Knowledge: Understanding of network protocols, architecture, and security practices relevant to telecom infrastructure.
• Operating Systems/Platforms: Experienced in Linux, virtualization, k8s, docker and other platforms commonly used in telecom environments.

It would be nice if you also have:

• Previous Nokia internship or co-op experience.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze vulnerabilities and their potential impact on the organization.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address complex issues
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to report vulnerabilities and collaborate with various teams.
• System verification activities: analyze feature specifications, prepare test cases, configure test environment, execute test cases, report faults, and follow fault corrections
• Some Understanding of RF technologies and 3GPP standards

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

What we offer

Nokia offers 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

• 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