Senior Test Engineer, SW Security – Space & Defense

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Job Description

Nokia Space & Defense business focuses on creating customized solutions and developing LTE and 5G commercial RAN, Cloud and Core products for our customers operating in NTN, defense and public safety domains. The NTN project is Nokia’s cooperation with AST Space Mobile company that enables innovative, direct‑to‑mobile over‑the‑satellite communication in 3GPP LTE and 5G standard. Our defense portfolio offers end‑to‑end, customized tactical solutions for our customers.

We are looking for a passionate, experienced Test Engineer, eager to dive in the 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.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Analyze features and design test cases and test scenarios based on requirements specifications
• Creating feature test strategy for new features
• Integrate and verify features in a customer‑close, end‑to‑end test lab with real equipment environment
• Plan test automation strategy for developed products and solutions
• Trouble‑shoot SW bugs by proper pre‑analysis of the faults, deliver traces and log files and verifying the fixes delivered by development
• Cooperate closely with Architecture, Development and Customer teams
• Participate in 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
• Providing on‑boarding training for newcomers and training for teammates
• Mentoring team members

Technologies We Work With

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

Key Skills And Experience

• Advanced knowledge of telecommunication systems 4G/5G and 3GPP standard
• Advanced knowledge of telecom protocols, IP and networking
• Advanced knowledge of security protocols and standards
• Broad verification experience in call processing (VoLTE, VoNR, CA), UE & simulators (channel emulators, QXDM, fading profiles, logs/debug), LTE/5G Core troubleshooting
• Security scans & vulnerability detection
• Security auditing and penetration testing
• 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

It would be Nice if You Also Had

• Test automation experience
• Python and Shell script skills
• Knowledge of other test related tools: RAIN, DCAP

About Us

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together. We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act™, putting the world’s people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future. Learn more about life at Nokia.

Our Recruitment Process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you are 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.

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

Seniority Level

Not applicable

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Telecommunications