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Senior Hardware Engineer

Posted on March 6, 2026

Oulu, Finland
0 - 0 USD (yearly)

Full Time

Senior Hardware Engineer job opportunity

About the job

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior HW Engineer to join our HW/Test team in Long-Range BU. Successful candidate will be responsible for designing, testing and maintaining SoC and SiP module products. Role involves HW development for consumer level electronics, RF-subsystems and embedded systems within Nordic Cellular IoT chipsets. Part of work happens in lab by using various test equipment such as telecommunication testers, oscilloscopes, soldering stations and automated test systems. Portion of your working hours goes to writing and reviewing relevant documentation, test systems/flows development, production yield optimization and customer support with other in-house teams.

Key responsibilities

HW development at block and system level in Cellular IoT context

SoC block level HW characterization, optimization and test system development

SiP module design, verification and optimization of RF-subsystems and peripheral interfaces

Development of high-density electronics, laminates and complex module structures

Simulations, measurements and contribution to complex debug and optimization tasks

Responsibility of block or subsystem fulfilling required performance, specifications and certifications

Key Qualifications

MSc in electrical engineering, Bachelor or equivalent

Minimum of 6 years’ experience from industry or equivalent job function

Experience in hardware designs and applications in low-power Cellular IoT (4G/5G) context

Knowledge of electronics measurements and test equipment

Familiar with standards and protocols such as LTE-M/NB, IoT-NTN, Cat1bis, Wi-Fi, GNSS, NFC

Know-how in relevant EDA tools and simulators such as Altium, AWR and CST

Programming skills (Python, C, LabView) is a plus

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and technologies is a plus

Open minded towards project lead positions in future is a plus

Fluent English language (written and verbal)

Personal Skills

We are looking for a team player with strong collaboration skills and the ability to work independently. We hope that you have analytical mindset and the ability to navigate in a global matrix organization. Our new colleague is curious to learn, eager to try out new things and continuously improve, while acknowledging that failure is an important part of learning. You will be part of a fast-paced environment with often changed priorities and not one quiet or repetitive day. Multitasking and prioritization are skill sets you are required to develop together with time management skills, but with your genuine interest in performing to the highest of your ability, you will be given time to grow into your role.

Working for Nordic

Working at Nordic, you will be inspired and supported to develop yourself. Our teams enjoy a professional and informal working environment. We value and encourage the continuous development of skills and expertise to the highest levels. We are proud of our Norwegian heritage, our highly skilled international workforce, and our world-leading innovation.

We offer a variety of tasks and projects, and the possibility to work alongside some of the world’s most renowned experts within their field. We encourage our employees to question the established and innovate while expecting professionalism, commitment, and the will to learn.

Benefits

Competitive salary with short- and long-term incentive plan

Flexible working hours

Medical insurance

Family-friendly policies, insurances, and benefits

Practical details

Location: Oulu, Finland

Please note that this position might be subject to a background check.

Department

Long-Range & Cloud BU - R&D

Locations

Oulu