Principal Test Technical Leader – Space Networks

Nokia; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and well-being support

Career growth & mobility

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

Nokia in Kraków is looking for a professional to join their team, focusing on LTE and 5G solutions development. The role involves product architecture participation, test strategy planning, and team supervision.

Ideal candidates should have a solid understanding of telecommunication systems, scripting skills, and a degree in Computer Science or Telecommunications. Nokia offers flexible working arrangements and a supportive benefits package including health care and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong command of scripting languages for test automation and debugging.
• Experience in creating, reviewing, and executing test plans.
• Readiness to work in a hybrid mode at Nokia Kraków.

Responsibilities

• Participate in product architecture co-creation.
• Plan high level product test strategy.
• Mentor and supervise team members.

Skills

Advanced knowledge of telecommunication systems 4G/5G and 3GPP standard

Advanced knowledge of telecom protocols, IP and networking

Embedded software testing experience

Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, bash)

Very good communication skills in English

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science or Telecommunications

Tools

GIT

Linux

RAIN

DCAP

Job description

Job Description

Nokia Space Networks focuses on creating customized solutions and developing LTE and 5G commercial RAN, Cloud and Core products for customers operating in NTN. The NTN project is a partnership with AST Space Mobile company that enables direct mobile over‑satellite communication in 3GPP LTE and 5G standards.

Responsibilities

• Active participation in product architecture co‑creation
• High level product test strategy planning
• Provides estimates at early stage of feature definition
• Reviews system requirements and test strategy for new products and features
• Co‑ordinates multiple teams activities at all stages of integration and verification cycle
• Integrate and verify features in a customer‑close, end‑to‑end test lab with real equipment environment
• SW bugs troubleshooting, supervises individuals responsible for troubleshooting
• Cooperate closely with Architecture, Development and Customer teams
• Setting up test related processes
• Support demos, customer trials and pilots for your testing area (travel to customer and other R&D locations)
• Technical work planning and governance
• Mentoring and supervision of team members

Skills and Experience

• Advanced knowledge of telecommunication systems 4G/5G and 3GPP standard
• Advanced knowledge of telecom protocols, IP and networking
• Broad experience in verification in the following areas:
  • Call processing – basic call processing functionality knowledge with data transfers, SMS, VoLTE, VoNR and CA
  • UE and UE simulators – use of channel emulators, QXDM, Viavi, fading profiles, debug capabilities with QXDM, TTI, IQ, EMIL, syslogs
• Proficient/experienced in embedded software testing, including manual and automated methodologies
• Knowledge/familiarity with debugging tools for embedded systems and IP networks
• Experience in creating, reviewing and executing test plans
• Experience in identifying, documenting, and tracking defects in embedded systems
• Strong command/knowledge of scripting languages (Python, bash) for test automation and debugging
• Knowledge of other test related tools: RAIN, DCAP
• Other tools: Linux user, GIT
• Teamwork skills
• Analytical thinking
• Very good communication skills in English – both verbal and written
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a similar subject
• Readiness to work in a hybrid mode (Nokia Kraków office) is a must

Benefits

• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Health and well‑being support – private medical care for you and your family, life insurance, mental health programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of maternity and paternity leave based on eligibility
• Meal and lifestyle perks – lunch pass (monthly meal subsidy), Nokia social fund (sport card, cinema tickets, loans)
• Volunteering – two paid days per year for community or charitable activities
• Career growth & mobility – technical career path, job rotation, and domestic relocation support
• Continuous learning – mentorship programs, digital learning platforms and tools
• Annual bonus – based on individual and company performance
• Pension scheme (PPE) – available after 36 months of continuous employment
• Car benefit – eligibility for a company car based on employee’s job grade

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