Principal Hardware Engineer

NOKIA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in Sunnyvale is seeking a Hardware Engineer to design new routing systems hardware for the Service Router family and to maintain hardware integrity across products.

You will lead ultra-high-speed PCB design, perform simulations and verification testing, and guide concepts through production with a skilled engineering team. Strong lab bring-up and digital design skills are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with high-speed digital design, PCB layout, schematic capture, and VHDL is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Design new routing systems hardware for the Service Router product line.
• Maintain hardware and systems integrity of those products.
• Ultra high-speed PCB circuit design, simulation and verification testing.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE/CE

Master's degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Logic Analyzers

PCB layout tools

Schematic capture

Job description

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and solving complex challenges? At Nokia, we're looking for innovative minds to join our Applied Research & Development (AR) and Digital Hardware (DHA) teams. AR is where we tackle real-world problems with cutting-edge solutions, developing hardware, software, and systems that drive progress. You'll be working on projects that leverage existing knowledge and practices to create ground-breaking products, optimize processes, and deliver customized solutions for our clients.

In DHA, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing high-density digital hardware, crafting boards packed with high-speed connections and precision clocks. This is a chance to utilize your analog design expertise and simulation skills to create reliable, high-performance solutions that meet the demands of our ever-evolving world. Join us and be part of a team that's shaping the future!

As a Hardware Engineer in the IP Routing group, you will be responsible for the design of new routing systems hardware for the Service Router product line and maintaining the hardware and systems integrity of those products.

Major responsibilities include: Ultra high-speed PCB circuit design, simulation and design verification testing. This position requires self‑starters who can manage complex board design from concept through release to production. You will work with a high-end highly motivated team of engineering professionals and have personal responsibly to drive your designs and PCB's through the process. This position requires working knowledge of all aspects of board bring up, debug and testing in a hardware lab environment.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

• Practical understanding of Oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, digital debug tools & techniques
• Experience in high speed digital design, schematic capture and PCB layout design tool methodologies, and/or VHDL would be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and leadership skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Candidates with Bachelor's in CS, EE, will be more relevant. Master's degree a plus.

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