SW Engineer, Defense

Nokia; Espoo; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia Defense is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to secure, mission-critical connectivity solutions. You will design, develop, and test software for wireless and defense systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive architectural decisions and maintain high-quality code.

Entry to mid-level professionals with a passion for technology and a NATO-level security clearance focus are welcome.

Qualifications

• BSc./MSc. in Telecommunications, Electronics, CS, Software Engineering or related field.
• Experience with C/C++ programming.
• Experience with VM deployments using Docker containers.
• Interest in AI tools and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions for Nokia Defense Connectivity projects.
• Write and implement high-quality, maintainable code leveraging AI and modern software engineering practices.
• Conduct unit, integration, and cross-component testing to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues in telecommunications, networking, and defense systems.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with architects, technical leads, and integration teams to align on system design and implementation.
• Support agile development activities, including CI, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Ensure adherence to Nokia’s quality, security, and defense compliance standards.

Skills

C/C++

Artificial Intelligence (AI) interest

Analytical mindset

Team collaboration

Education

BSc./MSc. in Telecommunications/Electronics/CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Job description

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you will work with advanced wireless technologies and tactical communication systems. In addition to software development, you will contribute to technical decisions and collaborate across teams.

As a Software Engineer, you will work with advanced wireless technologies and tactical communication systems. In addition to software development, you will contribute to technical decisions and collaborate across teams.

Nokia Defense develops secure, resilient, and mission-critical communication solutions for defense and government customers. Our solutions combine advanced radio technologies, secure networking, software platforms, cloud-native architectures, sensing capabilities, and next-generation communications systems to support demanding operational environments.

We are looking for recent graduates or professionals with a couple of years experience with curious and collaborative mindset and broad interest in technology. The role offers broad development opportunities while fostering collaboration and co-creation.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Design, develop, test, and maintain software solutions for Nokia Defense Connectivity projects.
• Write and implement high-quality, maintainable code leveraging AI and modern software engineering practices.
• Conduct unit, integration, and cross-component testing to ensure product quality and reliability.
• Analyze and resolve complex technical issues in telecommunications, networking, and defense systems.
• Participate in code reviews, architecture discussions, and technical decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with architects, technical leads, and integration teams to align on system design and implementation.
• Support agile development activities, including continuous integration, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Ensure adherence to Nokia’s quality, security, and defense compliance standards.

Key Skills And Experience

Must-have:

• BSc. or MSc. degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field with knowledge gained of 5G Radio or Core technologies
• Experience in SW programming languages such as C/C++
• Experience on Virtual Machine (VM) deployments with Docker containers
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and techniques
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Valid personal identification document from a NATO-member country.

Nice-to-have:

• Knowledge of tactical communications, or mission-critical networks.
• Knowledge of drones, autonomous systems, cybersecurity, or defense technologies.
• Understanding of embedded systems, real-time operating systems or telecommunication protocols
• Exposure to agile frameworks, such as scrum

Please note that the candidate needs to pass/have a valid Finnish security clearance check. Additionally, this role is based in Finland and we are not offering international relocation option for this position.