Senior Staff Standardization Specialist

Research & Innovation develops concepts that advance mobile networks and drive their adoption in international standards. We are seeking a Senior Standardization Specialist to strengthen our 6G Core Network activities. In this role, you will develop technical concepts and contribute to 3GPP CT1 standardization, with a focus on NAS protocol development. Working across research, product, and standards organizations, you will turn innovations into technically sound proposals, intellectual property, standards contributions, and future product capabilities.

• Lead Nokia’s 6G standardization activities in the area of UE-to-Core Network architecture and protocols, representing Nokia as a delegate in 3GPP CT1.

• Drive the development of innovative end-to-end architecture, features, and protocol solutions for 6G networks.

• Collaborate closely with research teams to translate Nokia research concepts into coherent and impactful 6G standards.

• Generate high-value intellectual property and ensure successful adoption of patented innovations within 3GPP specifications.

• Shape Nokia’s 6G technology and standards strategy in the architecture domain, aligned with business objectives and ecosystem evolution.

• Build technical consensus across internal and external stakeholders and influence key industry decisions.

• MSc degree or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. 

• Extensive expertise in 5G and/or 6G mobile communication systems, with strong knowledge of mobile core network architecture and protocols developed within 3GPP.

• Experience in standardization work (e.g. 3GPP) and patent creation.

• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to work effectively across research, product, and standards organizations in a global environment.

• Familiarity with AI driven methodologies, including data driven and agentic workflows.

• Fluent in English, both spoken and written

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience as 3GPP CT1 delegate is a plus.