The Senior Digital Designer will lead circuit-design and third-party hardware evaluation for the Space and Defense hardware team. The role will require close collaboration with other hardware engineering disciplines including mechanical design, test, and PCB layout. The role will also offer the opportunity to provide technical guidance to more junior members of the hardware team.
- Work with Product Architects to decompose product requirements into specific hardware design requirements for our products.
- Have direct responsibility for electrical designs from block diagram level down to schematic-level circuitry.
- Cooperate with mechanical designers and software team engineers to develop a well-considered holistic design.
- Interact closely with PCB layout experts to realize the electrical design.
- Provide weekly reporting of program status within release manager meetings and to management as required.
- Interface with Nokia Supply Chain representatives at a detailed level to plan material acquisition, prototype factory assembly, and factory test to deliver per the prototype plan.
- Compile all necessary evidence at P7 and P8 milestones to demonstrate HW design maturity and quality.
- Champion the design work needed to effort to successfully launch the product into production.
NOTE: Due to the requirements of the National Security Agreement, only US Citizens and holders of a valid Green Card are eligible for this position.
You have:
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident is required
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering. Master's degree preferred.
- At least 15 years' experience in hardware electrical design taking products to production.
- Ability to use simulation tools to consider design elements such as power consumption, thermal performance, signal crosstalk and design for emissions performance.
- Customer and partner/vendor relationship management experience.
- Proficient communication (verbal, written) skills
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.
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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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