RF Hardware Test Engineer

Nokia

Krakow, Poland

This role is crucial for ensuring the high quality, robust performance, and long-term reliability of our hardware solutions, particularly focusing on RF systems like transmitters and transceivers. You will be instrumental in developing, executing, and analysing comprehensive test plans to validate product performance against stringent specifications and environmental conditions. Working in a dynamic, collaborative environment, you will play a key role in identifying and mitigating potential issues, driving continuous improvement in product design and manufacturing.

Your responsibilities

Design, implement, and execute detailed test plans and procedures for RF HW verification.
Conduct RF performance measurements including power output, sensitivity, linearity, spectrum analysis, modulation accuracy, and spurious emissions, ensuring compliance with 3GPP, ETSI, and other relevant industry standards.
Analyze test results, identify hardware and software anomalies.
Work closely with hardware design, software, mechanical, and system engineering teams to provide critical feedback on design robustness, testability, and performance, influencing product development from early stages.
Contribute to the development and improvement of test automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy of testing processes.
Operate, maintain, and calibrate specialized RF test equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signal generators, power meters) and environmental test chambers.
Prepare and maintain technical documentation for test plans, procedures, results, and failure analysis reports.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for testing processes, tools, and methodologies, incorporating lessons learned from field data and previous projects.

Your skills and experience

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or a related field.
Understanding of RF principles and measurement techniques.
Experience in RF performance testing and validation of electronic hardware.
Familiarity with RF test equipment and environmental test chambers.
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.
Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.