Hardware Development Engineer

Nokia is hiring a Hardware Development Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Nokia.

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Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include Creo Parametric, mechanical design and thermal optimization.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Hardware Development Engineer focuses on mechanical design, packaging, and thermal optimization for next-generation optical transceivers.

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As an Hardware Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the NI ON PSE HW&TE GX Syst HW & CentEng 5 (L06) department. They will work on mechanical design, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver cutting-edge optical transceiver products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation pluggable form factors and drive the future of optical networking.

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Work on mechanical design and packaging for OSFP, OSFP-XD, QSFP-DD, and other pluggable form factors.
Design high-density, thermally optimized solutions for 100G, 400G, 800G, and 1.6T transceiver modules.
Work closely with Optics, Electronics, Thermal, and other teams from concept to production.
Drive design-for-manufacturing (DFM) and cost optimization initiatives.
Ensure compliance with MSA standards, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.
Lead the mechanical architecture decisions for next-generation pluggable products.
Support product qualification and validation activities, including FAI, DVT, and PVT.
Perform root-cause analysis and implement corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
Collaborate with global suppliers and manufacturing partners to ensure smooth operations.

B.E./B.Tech/M.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
3+ years of mechanical product design experience, preferably in optical modules or compact electronic systems.
Expertise in Creo Parametric or equivalent 3D CAD tools for part and assembly modeling.
Strong understanding of mechanical packaging, tolerance engineering, and GD&T.
Hands-on experience with precision machining, sheet metal fabrication, and other manufacturing processes.
Ability to perform engineering calculations for latch forces, insertion/extraction forces, and more.
Understanding of material properties and selection for various components.
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment is preferred.
A proven track record of delivering optical transceiver products from concept to production is an asset.

How we rate this

Hardware Development Engineer at Nokia rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
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Key facts

Hardware Development Engineer is an open job at Nokia.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in India.
The job was posted on November 2, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Nokia. Apply on Nokia

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Mechanical DesignThermal OptimizationOptical TransceiversGd And TManufacturing ProcessesCreo Parametric

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