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Hardware Engineering Intern at Nokia in Sunnyvale, CA
InternshipOn-siteFull-timeSunnyvale, CA
Skills
high-speed digital designpcb layoutsignal integrity analysisoscilloscopeslogic analyzersdigital debuggingpcb design toolpythonc/c++problem-solvingself-motivationteam collaboration
Job Description
Summary: Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, and they are seeking motivated undergraduate or graduate students for a Hardware Engineering Intern position. Interns will gain hands-on experience in high-speed hardware design while contributing to impactful projects and receiving mentorship from senior engineers.
Responsibilities:
- Use oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and digital debug tools to troubleshoot realworld signalintegrity challenges
- Join a highperforming IP Routing team that will guide you through complex board bringup and testing
- Contribute to the next generation of Service Router hardware that powers global networks
Required Qualifications:
- Currently a candidate for a Bachelor's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering with an accredited school in the US
- Coursework or project experience with high-speed digital design, PCB layout, or signal integrity analysis
- Familiarity with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and basic digital debugging techniques
- Strong problem-solving mindset, self motivation, and the ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in a PCB design tool (e.g., Altium Designer, Cadence Allegro, KiCad) and basic simulation tools (e.g., SPICE, HyperLynx)
- Programming/scripting – Experience with Python, Tcl, or MATLAB for automating test setups, data analysis, or generating design scripts
- Embedded firmware basics – Ability to write or debug simple firmware (C/C++) for microcontrollers or FPGA softcores used in board bringup
Required Skills: High-speed digital design, PCB layout, Signal integrity analysis
Important Skills: Oscilloscopes, Logic analyzers, Digital debugging, PCB design tool, Python, C/C++
Nice-to-Have Skills: Problem-solving, Self-motivation, Team collaboration
Benefits: Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life, Professional development events and networking opportunities, Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations, Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization, Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development, A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond
Benefits
Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
Professional development events and networking opportunities
Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond