Senior RFIC Design Researcher

As a RFIC Design Researcher in High-Speed/mm-Wave ASICs & Systems Research at Nokia Bell Labs, you will be at the forefront of designing cutting-edge integrated circuits for next-generation communication systems, including 5G/6G and optical communication applications. You will collaborate closely with expert researchers and business divisions, shaping innovative architectures while mentoring and providing technical leadership to a talented team. Your work environment will be dynamic and collaborative, encouraging creativity and knowledge sharing across disciplines. You will leverage advanced tools and state-of-the-art measurement equipment to drive your research and development initiatives. Together, we will push the boundaries of communication technology, tackling significant challenges and unlocking new opportunities in a fast-paced, supportive atmosphere.

• Lead the design and analysis of cutting-edge high-speed/mm-wave integrated circuits for wireless, wireline, and optical communication systems exceeding 100GHz.
• Develop innovative architectures and technical solutions for next-gen 5G/6G communication systems and advanced point-to-point backhaul integration.
• Oversee the design and development of optical communication ASICs to enhance coherent optical link performance.
• Conduct system and circuit-level design reviews, fostering collaboration across multidisciplinary teams to solve complex engineering challenges.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to a team of expert researchers, driving excellence in project execution and innovation.
• Establish and nurture external partnerships to create impactful R&D proposals, enhancing Nokia's strategic research presence.
• Manage state-of-the-art measurement equipment and design tools, ensuring a seamless end-to-end development process.
• Engage actively with various Nokia business units, facilitating technology transfer and ensuring alignment with company objectives.
  
  

You have:

• PHD degree in Electrical Engineering or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience
• Strong hands-on experience in ultra-high-speed analog, digital, and mixed-signal circuit design in nano-scale CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS technologies
• Expertise in design, modeling, and simulation of millimeter-wave wireless transceivers and/or PLLs
• Proficiency in high-speed circuit simulation using tools like Cadence Spectre and Agilent ADS

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience in optical communication ASICs and coherent optical links design
• Familiarity with multi-modal sensing and sensor fusion architectures
• Strong interpersonal and coaching skills
• Ability to establish strategic industry partnerships and manage relationships

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