Defense Hardware Product Engineering Coop

Position: Nokia Defense Hardware Product Engineering Coop
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4 or 8 months
Date: May - August 2026
Location: Onsite - Naperville, IL

Educational Recommendations: Completed at least 2 years toward a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering at an accredited university.
Note: This role does not offer sponsorship or relocation.

• Work with senior engineers to translate product requirements into hardware design specifications.
• Contribute to electrical designs from block diagrams to schematic-level circuitry.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software teams to ensure holistic design integration.
• Partner with PCB layout experts to bring electrical designs to life.
• Develop test plans and perform testing to verify compliance with product specifications.

• Basic knowledge of circuit design theory from coursework.
• Some lab experience using test equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers).
• Ability to learn from senior staff, take direction, and show initiative as experience grows.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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