System Design Engineer
Nokia · Posted Nov 2
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
Nokia's Network Solutions Group designs and optimizes critical network infrastructure for global communications. The role focuses on carrier networking environments, including network design, optical modeling, capacity planning, and automation. As a Network Planning Engineer, the person will create network designs for RFP/RFQ initiatives, evaluate technologies, and recommend architectures for new products and platforms.
What you will do
- Solution Design: drive the development of comprehensive network designs and optimization strategies in response to critical Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Quotation (RFQ) initiatives.
- Technical Authority: Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for network planning, providing guidance and support during network planning, implementation, and deployment phases.
- Technology Evaluation: Conduct in-depth research and analysis of vendor and internal technical specifications to recommend appropriate products and functionalities that align with evolving network requirements.
- Architectural Innovation: Leverage expertise in network transition strategies to recommend optimal architectural designs for new products and platforms.
- Strategic Analysis: Perform rigorous analysis of network designs and assess the economic impact of various roadmap candidate features to construct compelling business cases.
- Enablement & Automation: Develop advanced tools and methodologies to empower sales engineers in efficiently designing and optimizing network solutions for diverse customer needs.
- Economic & Technology Foresight: Conduct economic analyses of diverse networking architectural approaches and models, while also evaluating the applicability and potential of emerging networking technologies.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Education: Master’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or Physics is required. A PhD degree is preferred.
- Industry Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience in network planning, optimization or architecture. 3+ years of hands-on experience with 3rd party network design tools (OPNET, VPISystems, RSoft etc.) is desirable.
- Carrier Network Knowledge: Proven working knowledge of carrier-class networking architecture and systems, including deep understanding of technologies such as WDM, IP/MPLS/GMPLS/Ethernet.
- Functional Background: functional experience within either sales engineering or product management.
- Scripting Proficiency: experience in scripting (Excel, MATLAB, Python, etc.) for automation and data analysis.
- Candidates with less than 5 years of experience will be considered if their expertise is relevant.
- Optical Engineering: Expertise in Optical Link Budget Engineering and advanced modeling of optical network performance, including Non-Linear simulation and analysis.
- Capacity Planning: Knowledge of Capacity Planning optimization and Layer 1 networking principles.
- Scripting: Excellent scripting capabilities, advanced Excel proficiency, and SQL experience.
- Standards & Trends: Familiarity with current industry standards and emerging trends in telecommunications.
- DWDM Systems: Prior experience in Provisioning, Installation, and Testing of DWDM systems.
- Programming Languages: Familiarity with Relational Databases, Perl, C++, Java, Visual Basic, .NET, etc.
- Knowledge of Nokia’s platforms and planning tools (1830PSS/WS-P or 1830GX/TNPS) is a big plus
- Autonomy & Collaboration: Proven ability to work independently and with remote and global teams.
- Problem-Solving: Exceptional problem definition and problem-solving skills, coupled with sound judgment.
- Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical capabilities to dissect complex problems and derive actionable insights.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Agility & Prioritization: Attention to detail and ability to rapidly prioritize tasks and deliver timely responses to internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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