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Jr. Digital HW Engineer

Nokia
Westford, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/29/2026
Job Description

You'll be at the forefront of design and implementation of high-density digital hardware, crafting systems packed with high-speed connections and precision clocks. This is an opportunity to utilize your design expertise and simulation/analysis skills to create innovative, reliable, cost-effective, high-performance solutions that meet the demands of our ever-evolving world. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future!

As a Hardware Engineer in Nokia’s IP Networking division, you will participate in the design of new switching and routing platforms for service provider and data center markets. This position requires self-starters who can work under the direction of senior staff to bring complex board-level designs from concept through release to production. This position requires familiarity with high-speed digital design, and the ability to effectively collaborate with a team of hardware, diagnostics, software, mechanical, thermal, signal integrity, power systems, manufacturing and manufacturing test engineers to bring new products from concept through production.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

As a hardware engineer with our team, you will:

  • Design cutting edge switching and routing platforms based on silicon from industry-leading suppliers.
  • Perform detailed circuit design, schematic capture, and drive PCB layout for performance and manufacturability
  • Verify prototype hardware signal quality, function, and system operation under extended thermal and environmental conditions.
  • Participate in HW/SW integration and perform functional verification to ensure product meets feature and performance requirements.
  • Develop comprehensive documentation, including design specifications and test plans to enable the larger cross-functional team.
  • Drive innovation by assessing emerging technologies and contributing to the strategic technology roadmap.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

  • BSEE/MSEE and 1-2 years of experience in board-level hardware design with a focus on high-speed, high-density digital design.
  • Expertise with schematic design and PCB layout
  • Strong debug and lab skills, including test development and verification
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience with stack-up design and signal integrity simulation
  • Experience with clock distribution and synchronization design and verification
  • Experience with DC/DC PoL power design
  • Familiarity with EMC/EMI/Safety and ITU/IEEE/Bellcore telecommunications standards
  • Programming/Scripting ability (C/Python)
  • Previous Nokia co-op or intern experience.

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our 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.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

  • 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

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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