System Chip Design & Validation Engineer

Position: System On Chip Design & Validation Engineer
The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia's Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

The Fixed Networks Division is one of the key divisions in Nokia focusing on making Ultra Broadband Access possible for all users in the world. The fixed access product portfolio consists out of Fiber and Copper Access technology. In both domains the ASIC and FPGA System on Chips (SoC's) are the heart of the system, making it possible for Nokia to have differentiating products at the right cost points.

Continuous innovation is required in the Broadband Networks and Broadband Digital Devices product lines with next generation PON technologies on our roadmap. SoC's play a crucial role in our strategy towards lower power, higher through puts and lower costs.

To strengthen our global System-on-Chip (SoC) development team, we are looking for a talented engineer with a strong passion for SoC (ASIC & FPGA) and embedded software development. At the heart of our work is a commitment to innovation and impactful projects that contribute to improving everyday life around the world. We seek individuals who are enthusiastic about collaboration and thrive in a team of highly skilled, motivated professionals.

NIFN
2026

* You will play an active role throughout the full development lifecycle, from initial concept to product deployment in the field.

* You will contribute to the system design and the ASIC/FPGA feasibility studies.

* You will work in an inspiring team atmosphere with hardware description languages like VHDL, Verilog or Systemverilog, scripting languages like python and programming languages like C/C++ when appropriate.

* After the implementation, you will enjoy the verification simulation phase and on-target validation phase on the board containing the FPGA or ASIC. Specific verification languages and methodologies like Systemverilog/UVM are used when needed.

* You will contribute to synthesis, place & route and static timing verification.

* You will use a rich set of software tools including commercial EDA tools from Mentor Graphics, Synopsys, Cadence, Xilinx and Altera.

* You will get involved in the embedded software development for on-chip processors and will contribute to the C driver SW development which is required to shield the complex SoC from the higher application layers.

* You will work closely together with PCB hardware development engineers, SW development & test engineers to bring the complete HW product to the market on time and with the right quality.

* You will apply creative solutions to complex technical problems using a various set of programming languages.

* You will work in a world-wide development context.

* You hold (or will obtain this year) a Master's degree in (applied) engineering sciences:
Electrical engineering or Computer Science

* You have a broad interest in the telecom sector.

You are equipped with the necessary soft skills to thrive in the different challenges you will be exposed to:

* You are a fast learner and curious to understand the product and the system

* You accept and overcome challenges.

* You can think "out-of-the-box".

* You have the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced working environment.

* You understand the challenge in working in a world-wide development context.

* You can work independently and as part of an inspiring team that is driving for continuous improvement in the development methodology and development environment being used.

Some of our benefits in Belgium:

* Medical and life insurance plan for health and financial security

* Flexible working arrangements and additional flex benefits (based on eligibility) to support work-life balance

* A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)

* Meal allowance to support daily needs

* Company Car/Car allowance based on eligibility

* Mobility plan (Parking place, Bike allowance, Subscription to public transport)

* Transport…