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Senior Optical Engineer

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The Senior Optical Engineer will develop and optimize performance of next-gen optical products, create test plans, validate designs, and analyze test results.
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As an engineer within Nokia’s Optical Engineering Team focused on the next generation transponder/muxponder product family that is poised to transform how signals are transmitted across the network, you will work closely with global cross-functional teams including HW, DSP, FW, and SW, to optimize performance of client and line side optics. You will support full integration of the line modules on various product platforms and assist product teams to drive product cost and performance.
 

Responsibilities
  • Devise test plans to validate optical subsystem performance
  • Develop automated test platforms
  • Execute design validation/testing
  • Review and analyze test results to ensure product quality
  • Work with Design teams on product evolution.
     
Qualifications

You have:

  • 1 – 2 years of engineering experience with PhD in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related majors
  • 2 – 3 years of engineering experience with MS Degree  in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related majors
  • Experience integrating various adjacent disciplines for product development, including calibration automation, test automation, electrical, FPGA, FW, SW
  • Familiarity with optical communication systems and linear and nonlinear impairments and tradeoffs, such as crosstalk, OSNR, chromatic dispersion, PMD, SPM, XPM, FWM, etc.
  • Strong Python programming skills 
  • Must be willing to work in the office 5 days a week
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines
  • Highly organized with strong attention to details 
  • Excellent English communication skills
  • Excellent people skills, and being a team player
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It would be nice if you also had:

  • Technical competency in Coherent Optical Communication technology, Digital Signal Processing, and high-speed optical signal generation and detection
  • Familiarity with standard industry design validation processes and product life cycle
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. 

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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 Canada:
  • 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.

Top Skills

Digital Signal Processing
Optical Communication
Python

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