Trainee (Technical) Patent Specialist, Radio Protocols

The team you'll be part of

As a trainee, you will join a large global team of world-class technical patent specialists who manage Nokia’s leading 5G and 6G standard essential patent portfolio. You will have an opportunity to work closely with inventors and standards delegates to identify and protect high value 5G and 6G inventions, from idealization to patent licensing. Besides, you will also learn from the patent attorneys to create high-quality patents, extending your understanding (beyond the technology) toward patent prosecution. You will have a chance to develop competence in one of the technical areas in the radio protocol domain: e.g., AI/ML enablers, Extended Reality, Green Networks, and Non-Terrestrial Networks. By learning and working in one of the most strategic teams, with Nokia-wide visibility, you will have an excellent foundation for your career development.

What you will learn and contribute to

Are you passionate about learning something new every day and solving problems? 

As a trainee in our team, you will: 

• learn from and work with inventors to enable high value 5G and 6G invention disclosures in a selected technical domain 
• learn from and work with patenting specialists for enabling high-quality patent applications in a selected technical domain 
• learn to make decisions on the further development of the global patent portfolio in a selected technical domain 
• learn to prepare and manage claim charts showing how patent claims map to  5G and 6G standard specifications, proving high-value high quality patent portfolio development in a selected technical domain 
• have experience in a successful global team  

Your skills and experience

 You are: 

• studying MSc/PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Telecommunications, or another closely related technology area relevant to Nokia’s business concerns 
• familiar with cellular communication standards such as LTE and 5G, preferably on radio protocols 
• ability to work proactively, multi-task and network 

• It would be nice if you also had: 

• R&D experience, such as earlier internship or BSc/MSc thesis position in 3GPP related cellular technologies, preferably on radio protocols 

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.