Test Engineer, Defense

Nokia; Oulu; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Annual bonus

Health and well-being support

Employee referral program

Career growth & learning

Company car eligibility

Job summary

Nokia Defense in Finland is seeking a Test Engineer to contribute to the development and validation of secure defense communication solutions. The role combines hands-on testing, field trials, and collaboration with R&D teams to advance Nokia Defense products.

You will validate system functionality, performance, coverage, mobility and interoperability while supporting troubleshooting and customer trials. Strong coding and testing automation skills are valued, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• BSc./MSc. in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated programming or scripting skills (Python preferred).
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, able to work independently and in a team.
• Valid personal identification document from a NATO-member country.
• Fluency to work in English and willingness to travel occasionally and work in outdoor testing environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute field verification and end-to-end testing activities.
• Validate system functionality, performance, coverage, mobility and interoperability.
• Analyze test results, logs, measurements and KPIs.
• Support troubleshooting and root-cause analysis with development teams.
• Participate in customer trials, demonstrations and acceptance testing.
• Develop and maintain test automation and reporting solutions.
• Contribute to validation of next-generation communication and autonomous systems.
• Improve testing methodologies and operational readiness capabilities.

Skills

Python scripting

Analytical mindset

English proficiency

NATO ID required

Willingness to travel

Education

BSc/MSc in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or related

Job description

Job Description

As a Test Engineer at Nokia Defense, you will play a pivotal role in the development and validation of advanced defense communication solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of cutting‑edge technologies that support critical operations worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands‑on testing, field trials and technical problem‑solving while working closely with R&D teams, system experts and customers. You will work at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a team of experienced engineers and system experts to shape the future of Nokia Defense products.

Job Description

As a Test Engineer at Nokia Defense, you will play a pivotal role in the development and validation of advanced defense communication solutions. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of cutting‑edge technologies that support critical operations worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands‑on testing, field trials and technical problem‑solving while working closely with R&D teams, system experts and customers. You will work at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a team of experienced engineers and system experts to shape the future of Nokia Defense products.

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 curious and collaborative engineer with a 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

• Execute field verification and end‑to‑end testing activities.
• Validate system functionality, performance, coverage, mobility and interoperability.
• Analyze test results, logs, measurements and KPIs.
• Support troubleshooting and root‑cause analysis with development teams.
• Participate in customer trials, demonstrations and acceptance testing.
• Develop and maintain test automation and reporting solutions.
• Contribute to validation of next‑generation communication and autonomous systems.
• Improve testing methodologies and operational readiness capabilities.

Key Skills And Experience

Must-have:

• BSc. or MSc. degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated programming or scripting skills (preferably Python).
• 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.
• Fluency to work in English and w illingness to travel occasionally and work in outdoor testing environments.

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with testing, verification or test automation.
• Experience with RF measurement equipment and data analysis tools.
• Experience in working with Linux environments and automated test frameworks.
• Knowledge of 4G/5G, RF technologies, tactical communications or mission‑critical networks, drones, autonomous systems, cybersecurity or defense technologies.
• Valid driving license.

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.

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in Finland :

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year
• Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance
• Health and well‑being support - occupational health services, well‑being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan
• Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
• Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
• Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade