HW Engineer, RF Power Amplifier

We are now looking for an HW Engineer to join our R&D team in Oulu, Finland. As RF Power Amplifier Engineer you will be focusing on designing, implementation, and verification of the RF power amplifier for the radio downlink operation with the newest PA (power amplifier) technologies. You'll be enabling Nokia 5G RF products to meet the specification and providing minimized energy consumption for 5G network of Nokia customers - and beyond.

You will be collaborating closely within product programs, suppliers and other R&D teams driving the innovative RF power amplifier design for radio products. You are surrounded with a team including RF power amplifier designers and professionals in digital pre-distortion area supporting you all the way. We value team work and inclusive atmosphere where your ideas can flourish and together, we ll push the boundaries of what is possible for shaping the future.

• Be responsible for PA technology development, PA design, simulation, and verification
• Create RF PA specification, prepare testability and documentation
• Provide manufacturing support including problem-solving
• Measure practical downlink RF performance with real HW and radios - even over the air!

Must-have:

• B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in electrical engineering or similar
• Good knowledge of RF Power transistor technologies
• Practical experience of RF testing (including calibration) and experience of RF simulation tools (ADS)
• Understanding of Digital Pre-Distortion operation
• Motivation to learn new with effective teamwork skills and good communication skills in English (both written and spoken)

Nice-to-have:

• Experience of RF Power Amplifier designs and topologies
• Experience of Lab View
• Experience of Matlab and Python coding
• Knowledge of SMD assembly

Don’t worry about ticking every single one of the boxes – if you can picture yourself in this position, it is a good enough reason to apply. We are here to support you all the way.

Please note that this role requires presence at the Oulu office (hybrid working model) and we are not offering international relocation option for this position.

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Edenred benefit voucher - 400€ per year
• Annual bonus - based on individual and company performance
• Health and well-being support - occupational health services, well-being programs, employee resource groups, reimbursement for spectacle lenses, life insurance and gyms at every site
• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Share in Success – voluntary employee share purchase plan
• Employee Referral program – reward yourself and support Nokia by referring a friend to apply to Nokia
• Career growth & learning - technical career path, job rotation, coaching and digital learning platforms
• Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade

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.

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.

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