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This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the evolution of cutting-edge technologies that support critical operations worldwide. This is an exciting opportunity to combine hands-on testing, field trials and technical problem-solving while working closely with R&D teams, system experts and customers. You will work at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with a team of experienced engineers and system experts to shape the future of Nokia Defense products.\nNokia Defense develops secure, resilient, and mission-critical communication solutions for defense and government customers. Our solutions combine advanced radio technologies, secure networking, software platforms, cloud-native architectures, sensing capabilities, and next-generation communications systems to support demanding operational environments.\nWe are looking for curious and collaborative engineer with a broad interest in technology. The role offers broad development opportunities while fostering collaboration and co-creation.\n Execute Verification Activities: Perform integration, system, and feature verification tasks for Nokia Defense solutions, ensuring alignment with product and customer requirements.\n\nDevelop and Execute Test Cases: Create, execute, and analyze test cases while reporting findings clearly and accurately.\n\nInvestigate and Troubleshoot: Analyze failures and collaborate with development teams to support troubleshooting and resolution activities.\n\nConduct OTA Testing: Plan and execute Over-the-Air (OTA) testing, including radio performance, coverage, mobility, and end-to-end system measurements.\n\nAutomate Testing Processes: Develop and maintain automated test cases, improve test automation frameworks, and enhance test coverage and efficiency.\n\nBuild and Maintain Test Environments: Design, integrate, and maintain OTAVA laboratory test setups, including equipment, radio systems, and automation tools.\n\nSupport Innovation and Learning: Explore emerging validation technologies, automation, AI tools, and data analytics to improve testing methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement.\n\nEnsure Quality Standards: Participate in release verification and quality assurance activities to ensure products meet performance, quality, and reliability targets\n\n Must-have:\nBSc. or MSc. degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field.\nDemonstrated programming or scripting skills (Python, Robot Framework, or similar).\nAnalytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with ability to work both independently and as part of a team.\nValid personal identification document from a NATO-member country.\nFluency to work in English.\nNice-to-have:\nTesting experience: Hands-on experience with OTA testing, radio technologies or wireless communication systems through studies, thesis work, internship or projects.\nTest automation knowledge: Familiarity with test automation tools and frameworks.\nLinux expertise: Experience working in Linux environments.\nWireless technology knowledge: understanding of 4G and 5G wireless communications or RF technologies.\nLab equipment proficiency: Experience using laboratory test equipment\nPlease note that the candidate needs to pass/have a valid Finnish security clearance check. 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