Staff Hardware Engineer

Nokia•United States,

About The Position

The Staff Hardware Engineer will be a key member of the NI ON Comp R&D Module Prod Dev team, responsible for end-to-end hardware development of next-generation communication modules. The role involves creating and maintaining schematics, PCB layouts, and associated libraries; developing test fixtures and prototypes; debugging designs in the lab and in the field; and managing design data within the company’s database. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams and provides rapid assistance on field failures to support product reliability and timely delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or a related field.
5+ years of hands-on experience in digital hardware design at a staff level.
Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools, such as Altium or Cadence.
Strong knowledge of high-speed digital design, signal integrity, and power distribution.
Experience creating and managing component libraries and design databases.
Demonstrated ability to develop test fixtures and prototypes and perform hardware debugging.
Familiarity with industry standards, such as IPC and ISO, and regulatory compliance testing.
Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to support field failure investigations.
Effective communication and teamwork skills in a multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and review detailed schematics and PCB layouts for digital hardware modules.
Create and maintain schematic symbols, footprint libraries, and design database entries.
Design, build, and execute test fixtures and prototype hardware for validation.
Perform functional and compliance testing, analyze results, and iterate designs.
Debug hardware issues in the lab and provide on-site support for field failures.
Collaborate with firmware, system, and mechanical engineers to integrate solutions.
Generate and maintain design documentation, including BOMs and revision control.
Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with Nokia and industry standards.
Mentor junior engineers and share best practices across the team.
Drive continuous improvement of design processes and tooling.