Optical Systems Design and Verification Test Engineer

Optical Systems Design and Verification Test Engineer at Nokia

As an Optical Systems Design and Verification Test Engineer at Nokia, you will play a pivotal role in advancing our cutting-edge fiber optic communication products, specifically within the development of high-capacity DWDM systems and 1.2 Tb/s transponders. You will collaborate closely with talented cross-functional teams, driving innovation through system-level and component-level testing and verification. Your expertise will be essential in optimizing system performance, providing actionable insights from data analysis, and ensuring seamless integration of optical systems. Nokia fosters a dynamic work environment that encourages collaboration and creativity, providing you with the resources and support to take on exciting challenges, explore new technologies, and refine your skills. Together, we will shape the future of communication technology and deliver exceptional solutions to our customers.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Design and verify innovative optical systems for high-performance DWDM transponders, enhancing fiber optic communication technology.
• Conduct comprehensive system-level and component-level testing to validate optical designs and functionality.
• Automate experimental processes to optimize system performance and improve efficiency in testing regimens.
• Analyze test data meticulously to troubleshoot design issues and ensure quality standards are met.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to effectively integrate optical systems into product offerings.
• Document verification processes, results, and key insights to support ongoing development and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor junior team members to cultivate a collaborative engineering environment focused on innovation.
• Lead initiatives to implement best practices in optical system design and testing methodologies across the team.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field, or Master's with 5+ years experience.
• Strong understanding of DWDM and coherent optical communication systems.
• Proficiency in Python for automation and testing.
• Experience in testing and validating fiber optic communication components (e.g., coherent transponders, EDFA).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a critical thinking mindset.
• Familiarity with Git and version control systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively within cross-functional teams.

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience with machine learning and large language models (LLM).
• Background in optical testing and measurement instruments.
• Knowledge of database management (SQL, NoSQL, or time series databases).

About Nokia

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.

Additional Information

Nokia offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to: 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. These benefits exclude students.

Key skills/competency

• Optical Systems Design
• DWDM Systems
• Coherent Optical Communication
• Fiber Optic Testing
• Python Automation
• Data Analysis
• System Verification
• Component-Level Testing
• Git Version Control
• Troubleshooting