Customer Engineering Associate

Nokia; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid work

Professional development events

Well-being programs

NERGs and networking

Mentorship programs

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Nokia is recruiting for an early-career network infrastructure engineering role in the United States. You will contribute to fixed, mobile, and cloud networks and gain hands-on experience as part of a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes learning from experienced engineers, practical testing, and delivering customer-ready configurations. Ideal candidates are recent graduates in computer science or engineering, fluent in English, and eager to grow in a global, inclusive environment with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field.
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Responsibilities

• Build your technical skills by learning network protocols and design principles.
• Create clear documentation showing how networks should be built and how they were implemented.
• Help test and validate networks before they are delivered to customers.
• Develop configurations that tailor Nokia equipment to specific customer requirements.

Skills

Interest in tech

Clear communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or engineering

Job description

Job Description

Start your engineering career by helping build the networks that connect the world. At Nokia, you will work with technology that powers how people communicate, learn, and do business. This early-career opportunity gives you hands‑on experience across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks while contributing to a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

Job Description

Start your engineering career by helping build the networks that connect the world. At Nokia, you will work with technology that powers how people communicate, learn, and do business. This early-career opportunity gives you hands‑on experience across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks while contributing to a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
You will join an inclusive, collaborative environment where questions are encouraged, new ideas are welcomed, and you can build confidence by learning from experienced colleagues. We value curiosity, thoughtful risk‑taking, and the perspective you bring.
Nokia’s Network Infrastructure organization helps expand the speed, capacity, and reliability of the networks people and businesses depend on every day. This is an opportunity to begin your career in technology with visible, global impact.
As part of the Network Infrastructure Hyperscaler Customer Engineering team, you will help design and deliver some of the world’s largest and fastest networks. You will learn alongside experienced engineers who are ready to share their knowledge, explain the “why” behind the work, and help you grow your technical and customer‑facing skills. You will gain exposure to three key technology areas: Fixed Networks, IP Routing and Switching, and DWDM Optical Transport.
From your first project, you will contribute to the infrastructure behind the internet. Depending on your assignment, you may work with technologies such as:

• Optical networks supporting transmission capacity of up to 96 Tb/s on a single pair of fibers
• Fixed Networks technology, including 25 Gb/s PON access solutions
• IP routing and switching platforms with top‑end capacity of 921.6 Tb/s

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

This role is designed to help you turn classroom knowledge into practical engineering experience. You will have opportunities to:

• Learn directly from experienced engineers and build a strong foundation in network technologies
• See how the internet works—from design and configuration through testing and customer delivery
• Apply creative thinking to real engineering challenges
• Collaborate with colleagues and customers in an international environment, with opportunities to travel

What you’ll do

• Build your technical skills by learning the protocols and design principles used to create modern networks
• Create clear documentation showing how networks should be built and how they were implemented
• Help test and validate networks before they are delivered to customers
• Develop configurations that tailor Nokia equipment to specific customer requirements

Key Skills And Experience

You do not need to know everything on day one. We are looking for someone who is ready to learn, contribute, and grow.

• Interest in technology, problem‑solving, and working with customers
• Motivation to work in an international company and adapt to the opportunities and challenges of digital change
• Clear communication and teamwork skills, with fluency in English
• Openness to seeking, receiving, and acting on feedback
• Initiative, flexibility, and commitment
• Analytical thinking and curiosity about how systems work
• A desire to keep learning, developing, and growing
• Familiarity with Microsoft tools such as Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Visio
• Willingness to use Nokia‑approved AI tools, including Claude, Copilot, Cursor, and Glean, as part of your learning and work

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field. Recent graduates and candidates beginning their careers are encouraged to apply.

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 stride 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 for students in the US :

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
• Professional development events and networking opportunities
• Well‑being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
• Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
• A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond

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 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.