Nokia · 21 hours ago
Optical Engineer
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expNokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, and they are seeking an Optical Engineer to be responsible for the testing, validation, and performance characterization of optical components and systems. The role involves developing test plans, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with performance specifications to deliver high-performance optical networking solutions.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Develop and run test plans for optical components, modules, and sub-systems under various conditions
Verify and improve optical performance, testing aspects like OSNR, signal quality, and environmental resilience. Identify and implement enhancements for modules and systems
Develop and explore strategies to integrate the use of AI into the ODVT test environment
Validate entire systems through end-to-end testing, including client traffic, stress tests, and analyzing optical behavior during changes
Develop and maintain Python-based test automation scripts to improve testing efficiency and coverage
Work with hardware, firmware, and design teams to find and fix optical performance issues, ensuring quick solutions
Compare test results to specifications and ensure that requirements can be met
Qualification
Required
PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related majors
3+ years of experience in the area of coherent optical communication
Familiarity with optical communication systems and its linear and nonlinear impairments and tradeoff, such as cross-talk, OSNR, chromatic dispersion, PMD, SPM, XPM, FWM etc
Familiarity with optical components such as DSPs (Digital Signal Processors), nITLAs (narrow-linewidth tunable lasers), EDFAs (Erbium-Doped Fiber Amplifiers), and high-speed transceivers
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
Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation, data acquisition, and analysis
Preferred
Hands-on experience with system-level optical communication hardware and components
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
Benefits
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
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$4.45BKey Investors
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2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
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President and CEO
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Chief of Staff to the CEO
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