Jr. Optical System Integration Specialist

The Advanced Optics Team drives the design and development of cutting-edge optical transceiver modules for PON (Passive Optical Network) systems. By developing these modules in-house, the team plays a critical role in advancing Nokia’s strategic vision—enhancing competitiveness, enabling differentiated optical solutions, and delivering high-performance technology at a more optimized cost.
 

• Collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, optical, test, and project management teams as a technical liaison.

• Support module and system integration testing and characterization activities.

• Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues.

• Develop a deep understanding of firmware, hardware, and optical subsystem technologies.

• Evolve into providing architectural guidance and design across multiple technical domains.
   

Must have:
 

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

• Must be a Canadian citizen and based in Ottawa.

Nice to have:
 

• Knowledge of optical fiber communications and photonic devices (lasers, modulators, photodetectors).

• Understanding of modulation formats, signal encoding/decoding, and error correction techniques.

• Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as OSA, vector analyzers, BERT, and DCA.

• Skilled in test automation and programming (C/C++, Python) with strong problem-solving abilities.

• Familiar with hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART), embedded systems (Zephyr RTOS, Embedded Linux), and effective team collaboration.