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Senior Hardware Integration and Test Engineer

NOKIA
US Annual Base Salary Range*: $102,754 - $190,828 USD * Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
United States, Illinois, Naperville
2000 West Lucent Lane (Show on map)
Apr 24, 2025

As a Senior Integration and Test Engineer within Nokia Space and Defense, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of secure communications for NATO and allied nations. You will lead the integration efforts of hardware at unit, board, and third-party levels, collaborating closely with electrical, mechanical, and software teams to create innovative, resilient solutions. Your work will be central to defining testable product requirements, developing comprehensive test plans, and ensuring all hardware meets stringent quality and safety standards. In our dynamic lab environment, you will foster a culture of excellence while providing mentorship to junior engineers. Join a team that thrives on tackling complex challenges together, making a tangible impact in mission-critical defense settings. Embrace the excitement of pioneering next-generation connectivity in a supportive, innovative atmosphere that values teamwork and professional growth.


  • Define and document testable hardware requirements in collaboration with Product Architects.
  • Lead development of comprehensive hardware test plans to ensure product verification meets specifications.
  • Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and software engineering teams to achieve a seamless design integration.
  • Conduct root cause analysis of product faults, documenting findings and driving resolution efforts.
  • Report program status weekly in release manager meetings, keeping stakeholders informed.
  • Maintain an efficient lab environment, ensuring compliance with CAPEX constraints and calibration standards.
  • Gather necessary documentation for HW design maturity milestones (P7 and P8) to facilitate product launch.
  • Mentor junior hardware team members, providing technical guidance and fostering their professional development.


You have:

  • US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering; Master's degree preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in hardware integration and verification testing
  • Proficiency with a wide variety of test automation tools
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience managing customer and third-party test lab relationships
  • Knowledge of safety and regulatory testing standards
  • Experience providing technical guidance to junior engineers
  • Familiarity with creating and maintaining hardware test plans


Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:



  • One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark


At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.
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