Senior Optical Design Verification Test Engineer

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise

Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we've united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse-combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.

Infinera is now part of the Nokia Corporation and its subsidiaries. When you apply, the information you share will be handled with care and used only for recruitment purposes within the group.

• Conduct optical design verification tests for Nokia's next-generation coherent linecards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Translate test plans into executable code to automate and optimize testing processes.
• Design, configure, and set up various test stations to run and perform the design verification tests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, firmware, DSP, hardware and optical teams to identify issues and collaborate on solutions.
• Perform data processing and analysis to support test results and troubleshooting.
• Compare test results to specifications and ensure that requirements can be met.

• Master's or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of coherent fiber optical communication systems.
• In-depth knowledge of fundamental transmission impairments in fiber optical transmission systems, including linear and nonlinear impairments and their impact on the transmission performance.
• Good understanding of basic coherent DSP blocks at Tx & Rx, such as pre-emphasis, equalization, carrier phase recovery, and QAM modulation.
• Good understanding of coherent transmitters such as Mach-Zehnder modulators and coherent receiver technologies.
• Experience in Python coding and object-oriented programming.
• Proficiency in data processing and analysis.
• Hands-on experience with characterizing and troubleshooting high-speed coherent optical transceivers using various lab equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), wave analyzers, real-time oscilloscopes, etc.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Hands-on experience with system-level optical communication hardware and components.
• Familiar with standard industry design validation process and product life cycle
• Familiarity with Git workflow and version control systems such as Git, GitHub, Bitbucket, etc.
• Experience with database management systems such as SQL, NoSQL, or time series databases.

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

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