Space and Defense SW Test Engineer Co-Op

Job Description

Position : Space and Defense SW Test Engineer Co-Op

Number of Position(s) : 2

Duration : 4 Months

Date : January - May 2026

Location : Onsite / Hybrid - Naperville, IL

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Actively pursuing a Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field at an accredited university in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Analyze feature specifications and develop test cases
• Leverage AI for improving our test capabilities
• Set up, configure, and maintain lab / test environments
• Execute and automate test plans using scripting tools (e.g., Python)
• Diagnose and reproduce complex system issues
• Support test automation, vulnerability scanning, and reporting
• Assist in the creation of product demos for internal and external audiences
• Adhere to quality assurance practices and contribute to process improvement

Qualifications

About Us

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 :

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 :

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US / Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity.(Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role)

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate / s identified.

About the Team

In Mobile Networks, our ambition is to become the trusted partner of choice for Communications Service Providers (CSPs), as well as for non-CSP entities in sectors like utilities, transportation, public services, and defense. We strive to deliver unbeatable customer experiences in wireless connectivity.