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RF Test Engineer

NOKIA
US Annual Base Salary Range * $ 105,488.37 - 195,906.98 USD *Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
United States, New York, New York
171 Madison Avenue (Show on map)
Jun 07, 2025

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling challenging technical problems? Our team designs cutting-edge System-on-Chip optical engines for telecom, data center, and networking applications, and we're searching for a talented RF Test Engineer! You'll play a crucial role in characterizing and testing high-speed electro-optical devices and developing innovative test platforms for both R&D and manufacturing. If you're passionate about test infrastructure development and design verification testing on novel electro-optic devices, and possess a diverse skillset with a strong desire to learn, we encourage you to apply!


  • Design and execute experiments to characterize photonic and electronic integrated circuits.
  • Collaborate with the design teams to incorporate test results into improved designs.
  • Develop automated wafer and chip test stations for accurate and repeatable data acquisition.
  • Integrate and automate commercial hardware platforms for use in test platforms.
  • Design, evaluate, and improve custom hardware using computer-aided design (CAD) software and rapid prototyping tools.
  • Support the adaptation of the test station from the R&D phase into high-volume manufacturing test platforms
  • Undergraduate degree in electrical engineering, physics or a related field + 3-5 years' experience
  • Masters or higher level graduate degree strongly preferred.
  • Laboratory experience with high speed RF measurement equipment (High speed VNA, ESA, RF power meter)
  • Experience testing high speed TIA's and Drivers or other similar electronic components and systems.
  • Understanding of Coherent optical transmission desirable.
  • Experience developing software in Python, MATLAB, or C++
  • Ability to analyze measurement data to extract parameters and performance metrics
  • Experience building and debugging complicated test systems

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

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.( Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
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