System Design Engineer

Ottawa, ON
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Not Applicable

Job summary

Design and optimize carrier network solutions, support RFP/RFQ responses, and advise field teams on network planning and deployment. Develop technical specifications, evaluate technologies and business cases, create tools for sales engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on network architecture and product roadmaps.

Job details

Job Description We are seeking a talented and experienced System Design Engineer to join our dynamic team at Nokia. In this role, you will play a crucial part in analyzing carrier networking environments and creating optimized solutions. You will collaborate closely with multiple departments, including Marketing, PLM, Sales, Optical, and Software Engineering, to ensure seamless network design and implementation. Your expertise will be instrumental in supporting RFP/RFQ responses and providing field support for network planning and deployment activities. How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn Support RFP/RFQ Network Design responses and network optimization, ensuring accurate and timely submissions. Serve as a Subject Matter Expert, providing guidance and expertise to the field team for network planning and deployment. Research and develop technical specifications, evaluating vendor and internal options to determine the best products and facilities. Utilize network transition strategies to design optimal architecture for new products and platforms. Create tools and resources to empower sales engineers in designing and optimizing network responses. Conduct economic analysis of various networking models and emerging technologies, assessing their impact on business cases. Analyze network designs and economic implications of roadmap features, contributing to strategic decision-making. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Marketing, PLM, Sales, and Engineering, to align on network solutions. Stay updated on industry trends and standards, ensuring our solutions remain cutting-edge and competitive. Key Skills And Experience Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics is required; a PhD degree is preferred. 5+ years of relevant industry experience, with a strong preference for 3+ years of experience in 3rd party network design or optimization tools. Working knowledge of carrier-class networking architecture, including WDM, IP/MPLS/GMPLS/Ethernet technologies. Functional experience in sales engineering or product management is essential. Proficiency in writing scripts using Excel, Matlab, Python, or similar tools. Experience with commercial planning tools such as OPNET, VPISystems, RSoft, Wandl, or Cariden is highly desirable. Strong technical skills in Optical Link Budget Engineering, Non-Linear simulation, and Layer 1 networking. Prior experience in Provisioning, Installation, and Testing of DWDM systems is an advantage. Excellent scripting, Excel, and SQL skills, along with familiarity with Relational Databases and programming languages like Perl, C++, Java, or Visual Basic. Ability to work independently, collaborate with remote teams, and demonstrate strong problem-solving and analytical skills. About Us Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 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’re 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. The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia . About The Team Some of our benefits in US : 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 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.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics is required, with a PhD preferred, along with at least five years of relevant industry experience. Candidates should have carrier networking expertise, experience in sales engineering or product management, strong scripting and analytical skills, and familiarity with network planning tools; DWDM deployment experience is an advantage.