Entry Level Circuit Design Engineer Jobs
New grad circuit design engineer jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of coursework projects or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Electronics & Hardware, Telecommunications, and Technology & Software, with employers like Apple, Nokia, and Onyx hiring at this level now.
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The broad job responsibilities include the hands-on work in the design of high speed integrated photonic components, implementing the designs through the fab and testing the resulting circuits to verify performance. Experience in several of the key areas listed below is required. NION2026
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- A strong understanding of optical components design, epitaxy, fabrication and component/system level tests.
- Familiar with complicated photonic integrated circuit layout methodology and EAD tools.
- Strong background with semiconductor optical devices such as lasers, detectors, modulators and other integrated waveguide devices.
- Use of optical and electronic modeling and simulation to design electro-optical devices, and lithographic mask specification, design and pattern generation.
- Fundamental understanding of optical communication systems, DWDM transmission systems, photonic integrated components, electronic (integrated) circuits, and signal analysis and processing.
- Ability to work with a large body of data and the necessary statistical analysis tools, and the ability to present the data and ideas to a diverse audience.
Key Skills And Experience
Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related discipline with emphasis in optical communications and optical components, or M.S./M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering or Photonics, with 0-5 years of relevant experience. NION2026
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.
Job Description
The broad job responsibilities include the hands-on work in the design of high speed integrated photonic components, implementing the designs through the fab and testing the resulting circuits to verify performance. Experience in several of the key areas listed below is required. NION2026
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- A strong understanding of optical components design, epitaxy, fabrication and component/system level tests.
- Familiar with complicated photonic integrated circuit layout methodology and EAD tools.
- Strong background with semiconductor optical devices such as lasers, detectors, modulators and other integrated waveguide devices.
- Use of optical and electronic modeling and simulation to design electro-optical devices, and lithographic mask specification, design and pattern generation.
- Fundamental understanding of optical communication systems, DWDM transmission systems, photonic integrated components, electronic (integrated) circuits, and signal analysis and processing.
- Ability to work with a large body of data and the necessary statistical analysis tools, and the ability to present the data and ideas to a diverse audience.
Key Skills And Experience
Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related discipline with emphasis in optical communications and optical components, or M.S./M.Eng. in Electrical Engineering or Photonics, with 0-5 years of relevant experience. NION2026
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.
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Entry Level Circuit Design Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level circuit design engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on evidence of circuit design skills, even from coursework or personal projects. A portfolio showing schematic capture, PCB layout, or simulation work in tools like Altium, KiCad, or SPICE gives you a concrete edge. Internship experience, senior design projects, and familiarity with signal integrity or analog design fundamentals are also strong differentiators at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level circuit design engineers?
Companies hiring entry level circuit design engineers right now include Apple, Nokia, and Onyx, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring covers established electronics manufacturers, defense contractors, semiconductor firms, and hardware startups that build engineering teams from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level circuit design engineer jobs?
Yes, though most circuit design roles require some on-site access to lab equipment and hardware prototypes. About 25% of entry level circuit design engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so hybrid arrangements are more common than fully remote positions at this stage.
Are these new grad circuit design engineer jobs?
Yes, the listings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior circuit design engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of professional history, and does not require prior industry credentials, making a strong portfolio the most important thing you can bring to the application.
Which industries hire the most entry level circuit design engineers?
Entry Level circuit design engineer roles concentrate in Electronics & Hardware, Telecommunications, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they invest heavily in new hardware development and routinely build out junior engineering teams to support product design cycles.