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High-Speed/mm-Wave ASICs & Systems Research Lead

NOKIA
US Base Salary Range: $165,340 - $307,060 USD * Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.
life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance
Dec 10, 2024

The Technical Department Head of the High-Speed/mm-Wave ASICs & Systems Research will lead & work directly with other Bell-Labs researchers and Nokia business divisions to define novel architectures, perform system analysis and design high performance integrated circuits for wireless, wireline & optical communication applications up to and beyond 100GHz. As part of their role, the technical department head will be responsible for planning, designing, simulating, and measuring various high-speed analog/mixed signal ICs, across a broad application space in nano-scale CMOS/BiCMOS technologies.

The Technical Department Head will also lead a group of expert researchers through their career development, offer technical leadership, personal growth and accountability within Bell Labs and Nokia as a whole. The Bell Labs technical leadership role is the ideal merge of scientific expertise and people leadership skills.

You will:

  • Development of next generation communication systems intended for 5G/6G, point-to-point backhaul & mm-wave/near-THz phased arrays.
  • Optical communication ASICs & systems design to push the boundaries of coherent optical links.
  • New sensing & sensor fusion (multi-modal) architecture design for emerging enterprise, industrial & robotic applications.
  • System and circuit level design reviews & technical discussions across a wide range of expertise & domains.
  • Establishing external relationships & develop new R&D proposals for government and/or external partnerships.
  • Resource management including state of the art measurement equipment, CAD tools and end-to-end design flow.
  • Engagement, close collaboration, and technology transfer to various Nokia business units.

The technical lead must have hands-on expertise in millimeter-wave circuit design and testing, demonstrated knowledge of RF, microwave millimeter-wave and mixed-mode design techniques and hands-on experience in performing high-frequency measurements. Familiarity with current wireless and wireline modulation formation formats and related transceiver architectures is required.

Technical Qualifications

  • Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 7-years of work/research experience OR Master's degree in Electrical Engineering with minimum 11-years of work/research experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience and publications in the design, layout and testing of ultra-high-speed analog, digital and mixed-signal circuits implemented in nano-scale CMOS and SiGe BiCMOS technologies.
  • Experience in design, modeling and simulation of millimeter-wave wireless and transceivers, data converters and PLLs.
  • Experience in high-speed circuit simulation and characterization using Cadence Spectre, Agilent ADS or GoldenGate and 3D EM simulators.
  • Experience in system modeling and system link-budget analysis using MATLAB or Cadence.
  • Experience in mm-wave testing and characterization using network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, high-speed oscilloscope, etc.

Leadership/Management Qualifications

  • Demonstrable leadership experience with strong interpersonal & coaching skills.
  • Conflict resolution, accountability management, employee guidance & training.
  • Strong problem solving (technical & otherwise), excellent time management, involved team player, self-motivated, creative thinking and strong English verbal communication and technical writing skills.
  • Excellent communication/presentation skills to both researchers as well as Nokia executive & senior leadership.
  • The ability to establish a strong relationship with Nokia leadership across the entire organization & varying disciplines.

Identify strategic industry partners & manage relationships with customers, vendors & competitors.

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


At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's 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.
Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:


  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program


The above benefits exclude students.
Disclaimer for US/Canada

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