
Staff HW Engineer
Nokia · Posted Nov 4
Mobile and fixed network infrastructure, IP routing, cloud, and telecommunications technology services
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About the role
Nokia's optical team works on the design and development of optical coherent transponder cards. The role focuses on optical transponder design, optical integration and optical design verification test (oDVT), ensuring optical performance and quality. This Staff HW Engineer / Optical Lead will integrate optical modules into line cards, develop calibration and test methodologies, and produce technical documentation.
What you will do
- Lead the integration process of optical modules into optical line cards and ensuring optical performance.
- Develop key calibration procedures for various optical modules.
- Collaborate with XF team to improve the performance.
- Develop and implement testing methodologies to evaluate key performance for coherent line modules.
- Create detailed technical documentation, including test plans, test procedures and test reports.
Skills used in this role
What the employer is looking for
- Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 8-12 years of relevant work experience.
- Must have designed optical line card/systems
- Must have experience in optical integration and testing of coherent module/transponders
- Proven experience in optical design, testing, and integration, particularly with optical transponders or related components.
- Familiarity with optical characterization equipment and measurement techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex optical systems.
- Excellent communication
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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