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Principal System Architect

Nokia
Naperville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 2/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/2/2025

Nokia Mobile Networks Space and Defense Tribe explores new technologies for defense and space technologies often requiring new capabilities for Customers, including Commercial Operators, US Government and NATO customers. Critical to those capabilities is 5G / NextG Radio Network Communication systems.

A Space and Defense Security Architect utilizes their technical and communications skills to deliver design artifacts for highly secure technology products with unwavering professionalism. This includes :

  • Interface with the customers (US Government / NATO and Commercial).
  • Research standards based wireless communication for space and defense and develop appropriate technology solutions.
  • Author Requirements and Design documents for product development per Customer Specifications.
  • Contribute to Nokia Technology roadmaps and Intellectual property.

As part of the team, you will :

  • Serve as technical architecture lead for space, defense and public safety Radio Network feature and platform designs leveraging Nokia products and develop Intellectual Property for technical advancements.
  • Provide direction and set expectations for the design and development of prototype systems geared toward non-traditional 5G / NextG Space and Defense system use cases.
  • Share team subject matter expertise (SME) to the customer on Technology areas such as : (vRAN, Low Size Weight and Power (SWaP) Platforms, Mesh / IAB Backhaul Networks, Non-terrestrial Networks (NTN) / High Altitude Platforms (HAPS) Communication Platforms, Security, Reliability / Availability / Quality, SWaP, Comm (CP / OAM), Signal Processing, RF).
  • Work across the teams including Platform, Security, Reliability / Availability / Quality, SWaP, Comm (CP / OAM for RAN / Core), Signal Processing, RF and other requirements / architecture areas to develop integrated solutions.
  • Lead technical research and evaluation of technical approaches for implementing new RF / beamforming antenna capabilities required to operate within customer-defined use cases.
  • Evaluate and author responses to sections of Request for Information (RFI) / Request for Proposal (RFP) offerings and Statement of Work descriptions for project partners and 3rd party vendors.
  • Author system requirements, architecture, and design documents for project deliverables for both Nokia Internal Development Units and Third-Party Industry partners where applicable.
  • Lead Space and Defense Technology Roadmap development and alignment with product roadmaps.
  • Establish and manage technical partner relationships with third parties required to fulfill project obligations.
  • Contribute to the creation of project work breakdown structure, schedule, and effort estimation.
  • Lead pre- and post-sale customer interactionss
  • Note : Only U.S citizens are eligible for this role. Preference will be given to candidates who are eligible for obtain a secret level security clearance, given the nature of our customer. No sponsorship or relocation offered for this role.

    You must have :

  • At least 10 years of wireless communication system technical architecture experience in the areas of (Computing Platforms, RF design, SW Architecture, System Performance)
  • Subject matter design expertise in one or more wireless technology areas (5G 3GPP Standards, RF Radio Design, Call Processing, Layer 1 Phy level, Layer 2 / 3 application)
  • Bachelor's degree required in Electrical / Computer / Software Engineering or related
  • Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
  • The ability to handle multiple projects concurrently is a must
  • It would be nice if you also have :

  • Knowledge of System on a Chip (SOC), Board Level Compute Processing, beam steering methodology, and / or RF system analysis is a plus
  • Simulation and modeling experience using MATLAB or similar environment
  • Customer and partner / vendor relationship management experience
  • 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.

    Additional Information

    US / Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to :

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee / Spouse / Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program / Work Life Resource Program
  • The above benefits exclude students.

    Disclaimer for US / Canada

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