Principal Test Technical Leader – Space Networks

Nokia

Test Technical Leader overseeing projects in high-end telecommunications. Driving testing strategies and collaborating with teams for Nokia's Space Networks.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timeKrakow • 🇵🇱 PolandSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

telecommunication systems4G5G3GPP standardtelecom protocolsIP networkingembedded software testingtest automationscripting languagestest plans

Soft Skills

teamworkanalytical thinkingcommunication skills

Tools & Technologies

QXDMViaviRAINDCAPLinuxGITChannel emulatorsdebugging toolsTTISyslogs

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degree

Industry Keywords

call processingdata transfersSMSVoLTEVoNRCAUE simulatorstest strategyintegrationverification cycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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