Optical Engineer
Nokia · Posted Oct 28
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
Nokia is seeking an Optical HW Engineer to join a team working on coherent transceivers (DCO pluggables) and transponder line cards, including optical module integration and oDVT. The role involves optical component evaluation, schematic/layout, design and test execution, data collection, and documentation. The engineer will run Python-based test automation, troubleshoot optical systems, and collaborate with firmware, hardware, and optics teams.
What you will do
- Support optical design of coherent transceivers.
- Integrate optical modules into coherent transceivers and transponder line cards, ensuring optical performance.
- Create technical documentation, including test plans, test procedures, and test reports. Capture design issues found in the lab.
- Develop and implement test routines to evaluate key performance for coherent transceivers and transponder line cards.
- Compare results to spec and MSA/reference (OIF, OpenZR+, OpenROADM, ITU-T as applicable).
- Run Python (or similar) scripts in the current automation framework; script fixes/updates as required.
- Work with firmware, hardware, and optics teams on clearly assigned tasks. Collaborate with the cross-functional (XF) team to improve performance.
- Represent optical design, integration, and oDVT in XF meetings for your product drop.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Must have 3 yrs+ experience in optical integration and testing of coherent modules/transponders.
- Familiarity with optical characterization equipment and measurement techniques.
- Ability to follow a design/test plan, troubleshoot bench issues, and communicate results clearly.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex optical systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
Benefits and support
- Compensation and benefits are detailed in the job posting
About Nokia
Nokia Corporation is a multinational telecommunications, information technology, and network equipment provider that delivers critical infrastructure solutions across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. Known for its historical roots and ongoing global presence in connectivity, the company enables advanced network automation, AI-optimized data center infrastructure, and 5G/6G technology for communications service providers and enterprises worldwide.
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 78005 employees
- Founded
- 1865-05-12
- Location
- Espoo, Finland
- Funding stage
- Public Company
Leadership
President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology and AI Officer
President of Network Infrastructure
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