6G Standards Lead: UE-to-Core Architect & 3GPP CT1

Nokia; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Maternity and paternity leave (90+days

Life insurance for all employees

Well-being programs

NERGs participation

Career & skills development support

Coaches & mentors access

Learning environment for growth

Job summary

Nokia in Espoo is seeking a Senior Standardization Specialist to lead 6G standardization efforts, focusing on NAS protocols and 3GPP CT1 contributions across research, product, and standards interfaces.

You will translate Nokia research into technically sound proposals and IP, shape the 6G technology strategy, and drive consensus with internal and external stakeholders in a global context.

Strong collaboration, deep 5G/6G knowledge, and fluent English are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• : MSc or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science or related
• : Extensive expertise in 5G/6G mobile systems with knowledge of core network architecture and 3GPP protocols
• : Experience in standardization work (e.g. 3GPP) and patent creation
• : Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills
• : Ability to work across research, product and standards organizations globally
• : Familiarity with AI-driven methodologies and data-driven/agentic workflows
• : Fluent in English, both spoken and written

Responsibilities

• Lead Nokia’s 6G standardization activities in UE-to-Core Network architecture and protocols, representing Nokia as a delegate in 3GPP CT1
• Drive development of end-to-end architecture, features, and protocol solutions for 6G networks
• Collaborate with research teams to translate Nokia concepts into 6G standards
• Generate high-value IP and drive adoption within 3GPP specifications
• Shape Nokia’s 6G technology and standards strategy in architecture
• Build technical consensus across internal and external stakeholders across a global landscape

Skills

MSc/PhD degree

5G/6G knowledge

3GPP standardization

Patent creation

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Global collaboration

AI methods familiarity

Fluent English

Education

MSc/PhD in Electrical/Communications/CS

Job description

Nokia in Espoo is seeking a Senior Standardization Specialist to lead 6G standardization efforts, focusing on NAS protocols and 3GPP CT1 contributions across research, product, and standards interfaces.

You will translate Nokia research into technically sound proposals and IP, shape the 6G technology strategy, and drive consensus with internal and external stakeholders in a global context.

Strong collaboration, deep 5G/6G knowledge, and fluent English are essential to succeed in this role.