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Principal Test Technical Leader – Space Networks

Poland(Hybrid)

Nokia Space Networksbusiness focuses on creating customized solutions and developing LTE and 5G commercial RAN, Cloud and Core products for our customers operating in NTN. NTN project is Nokia co-operation with AST Space Mobile company that enables innovative, direct-to-mobile over-the-satellite communication in 3GPP LTE and 5G standard.

We are looking for a passionate,experienced Test Technical Leader, eager to dive in fascinating world of high-end telecommunication technologies. End-to-end perspective, variety of tasks, lightweight processes and direct contact with customers makes these projects challenging and attractive

Your responsibilities

• Active participation in product architecture co-creation
• High level product test strategy planning
• Provides estimates at early stage of feature definition
• Reviews system requirements and test strategy for new products and features
• Co-ordinates multiple teams activities at all stages of integration and verification cycle
• Integrate and verify features in a customer-close, end-to-end test lab with real equipment environment
• SW bugs troubleshooting, supervises individuals responsible for troubleshooting
• Cooperate closely with Architecture, Development and Customer teams
• Setting up test related processes
• Support demos, customer trials and pilots for your testing area (travel to customer and other R&D locations)
• Technical work planning and governance
• Mentoring and supervision of team members

Technologies we work with:

• 5G/4G Radio Access Networks and Packet Core
• 3GPP Specification
• Python, Robot Framework
• Linux
• OpenStack
• GIT, Jira

Your skills and experience

• Advanced knowledge of telecommunication systems 4G/5G and 3GPP standard
• Advanced knowledge of telecom protocols, IP and networking
• Broad experience in verification in following areas:
• Call processing – Basic call processing functionality knowledge with data transfers, SMS, VoLTE, VoNR and CA
• UE and UE simulators – Use of Channel emulators, QXDM, Viavi, fading profiles, debug capabilities with QXDM, TTI, IQ, EMIL, Syslogs
• Proficient/Experienced in embedded software testing, including manual and automated methodologies.
• Knowledge/Familiarity with debugging tools for embedded systems and IP networks.
• Experience in creating, reviewing and executing test plans.
• Experience in identifying, documenting, and tracking defects in embedded systems.
• Strong command/Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, bash) for test automation and debugging
• Knowledge of other test related tools: RAIN, DCAP
• Other tools: Linux user, GIT
• Teamwork skills
• Analytical thinking
• Very good communication skills in English - both verbal and written
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications or a similar subject
• Readiness to work in a hybrid mode (Nokia Kraków office) is a must

The final decision on the job grade/position level will be determined based on the comprehensive evaluation of the selected candidate's skills and experience.

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Some of our benefits in Poland:

• Flexible working arrangements to support work–life balance
• Health and well-being support – private medical care for you and your family, life insurance, mental health programs, and employee resource groups
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
• Meal and lifestyle perks – Lunch Pass (monthly meal subsidy), Nokia Social Fund (sport card, cinema tickets, loans)
• Volunteering – two paid days per year for community or charitable activities
• Career growth & mobility – technical career path, job rotation, and domestic relocation support
• Continuous learning – mentorship programs, digital learning platforms and tools
• Annual bonus – based on individual and company performance
• Pension scheme (PPE) – available after 36 months of continuous employment
• Car benefit – the eligibility for a company car is based on employee’s job grade

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date06/01/2026
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeExperienced
• Job Identification31864
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Laptop - support with ordering neededDon't know yet
• Experience levelExperienced
• Locationsulica prof. Michala Bobrzynskiego 46, Krakow, 30-348, PL(Hybrid)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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