NPI & Trials IP Engineer

NOKIA; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia is seeking an experienced NPI & Trials IP Engineer to drive new product introductions and trials in mobile networking. You’ll work on demos, lab and field trials, and support customers through homologations and pilots, leveraging IP routing, MPLS and network management expertise to win opportunities.

With 8–10 years in IP networking and deep Nokia IP equipment knowledge, you will influence pre-sales activities, design robust solutions, and mentor junior staff while delivering high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8–10 years of related experience.
• Experience with Nokia IP Network equipment.
• Expertise in routing, switching (OSPF/ISIS/BGP) and IP/MPLS protocols.

Responsibilities

• Define and run product demos, lab and field trials for pre-sales.
• Support homologations or type approvals by customers.
• Provide technical support during pilots of new products.
• Interpret internal and external business challenges to improve NPIn related processes.

Skills

IP routing

Signaling protocols

Pre-sales

Network management

Demos & trials

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Test Equipment

SDN

Job description

Are you passionate about turning technical challenges into groundbreaking opportunities? We’re seeking a highly skilled NPI (New Product Introduction Specialis) & Trials IP Engineer to join our team and help us drive innovation in the exciting world of telecommunications. You’ll be at the forefront of cutting‑edge technologies, working on trials, demos, and proof‑of‑concept projects that will shape the future of mobile networking. If you have a deep understanding of IP routing protocols, signaling protocols, network management, and next‑generation operations support systems, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, your technical expertise and pre‑sales skills will be instrumental in securing new sales opportunities and delivering on complex projects. Join us and make a real impact!

• Works independently and effectively in his / her area of New Product Introduction ( define and run Product or Solution Demos, Lab Trials, Field Trials, support formal Homologations or Type Approvals by customer on our products or solutions, provides technical support during pilot introduction of new products in customer networks) for pre‑sales activities or deployment projects by delivering his / her outcomes with the expected quality, timely and according to estimated cost/duration.
• Interprets internal and external business challenges to improve New Product Introduction related processes and services.
• Has in‑depth organizational and relevant market knowledge and has understanding of how relevant areas can be integrated to achieve objectives.
• Contributes to strategic decisions within professional area.
• Solve complex problems through sophisticated analytical thought and complex judgment.. Contributes to development of concepts to determine professional direction of own organizational unit.
• Acts as a role model for staff / work team / taskforces, often the most senior specialist in the team, who serves as best practice professional within own organizational unit and is recognized as an expert within the same professional area in the business.

You have

• Bachelors degree and minimum of 8-10 years of related experience
• Nokia IP Network equipment.
• Routing and Switching including OSPF, ISIS and BGP
• IP/MPLS Protocols including LDP, RSVP and Segment Routing. IP/MPLS Services (VLL, VPLS, VPRN, IP Tunnels). IP Security and IPSec
• Traffic analysis and DPI. Broadband and WiFi aggregation (BNG/BRAS/WLAN-GW)
• Mobile Packet Core elements and functions, and 3GPP protocols. Quality of Service (QoS)
• Multicast services and traffic delivery
• IPv6, experience using Test Equipment for IP and SONET/SDH/Legacy protocols. SDN and Network Management System Platforms

It would be nice if you also had:

• CCNA, JNPR or NRS-II (min) preferred. Need outstanding inter‑personal skills with a positive and can‑do attitude. Customer facing skills, including able to participate in customer calls, and leading on‑site customer visits
• <25% Domestic and international travel required

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