Hardware RF & Microwave Engineer

About the Role

Join our RF & Microwave R&D center in Nozay and become part of a dynamic hardware development team shaping the future of microwave data transmission and delivering world-class point-to-point (microwave) access equipment globally. We offer an innovative and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth, creativity, and individual thinking.

The HW RF & Microwave team collaborates closely with various teams (HW digital, HW integration & validation, HW mechanical, software teams, project managers, product managers, Systems & Architecture teams) and is responsible for the design of all RF and microwave boards.

We are looking for highly motivated professionals with a strong understanding of electronic engineering to join our team.

Responsibilities

Within the HW RF & Microwave team, your responsibilities will include:

• Design, development, and testing of RF and microwave circuits, sub-systems, and components up to 42 GHz, as well as in E and D bands.
• Monitoring RFIC design (architecture, specifications, simulation results, and characterization).
• Performing and/or monitoring electromagnetic simulations, schematic capture, and board routing (PCB/PBA) using tools such as HFSS, CST, ADS, or equivalents.
• Performing RF measurements using vector network analyzers (VNA), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other laboratory equipment.
• Writing technical documents, such as test reports, design specifications, and simulation reports.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams in hardware (product engineering, digital, pre-integration, I&V), systems (S&A), and manufacturing.

Qualifications

Must-Have Skills

• Master's degree in Electronics, with a specialization in RF & Microwaves, and 2 to 5 years of professional experience.
• Solid expertise in analog RF circuit design and key RF components (PLLs, frequency synthesizers, PAs, LNAs, filters, modulators/demodulators, baseband).
• Proven experience in RF board design (from a few GHz up to D-Band) and good command of the hardware development cycle.
• Proficiency in RF simulation tools (LTSpice, ADS, CST, HFSS, or equivalents).
• Hands-on knowledge of RF/Microwave test equipment as well as PCB technologies and manufacturing processes (SMT, micro-electronics).
• Excellent English level, enabling effective collaboration with international teams.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Knowledge of signal integrity and RF routing.
• Understanding of digital communications (information theory, coding, modulation).
• Experience with CAD tools (Mentor Xpedition, Cadence) for schematic capture and routing monitoring.
• Use of LabVIEW for automated test benches.
• Strong analytical skills, creativity, technical curiosity, and teamwork spirit, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in parallel and a sense of responsibility.

About Us

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If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

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About the Team

Some of our benefits in France:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Medical insurance plan and accident insurance to protect your health and well-being
• Pension plan, Time Saving Account, and Employee Saving Plan to support long-term financial security
• Transportation reimbursement
• Company car based on eligibility
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to engage with Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs), as well as access to mentors, coaches, and Employee Growth Solutions
• A learning culture that promotes continuous personal and professional growth - for your role and beyond