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Nokia

Optical Systems Architect

Nokia

. Own the architecture of assigned DWDM line system cards and their technical success from concept through release .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $159,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge of DWDM systems and fiber transmission effects, with a proven ability to lead optical line system hardware architecture from concept to release. Proficient in defining hardware specifications and translating product requirements into effective linecard designs.

Highest-signal resume keywords
DWDM Systems ExpertiseOptical Link DesignSystem Requirements DocumentationOptical Hardware SpecificationsMentoring Engineers

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
DWDM Line System ArchitectureOptical AmplifiersROADMsMultiplexer TechnologiesPower BudgetsOSNR CalculationsCoherent Modulation FormatsLong-Haul Optical DesignSignal Power OptimizationExperimental Feasibility Studies
Soft Skills
Independent JudgmentTechnical Problem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree
Industry Keywords
Fiber NonlinearitiesTransmission PenaltiesTechnical EngagementsDesign ReviewsMulti-Site Engineering Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the architecture of assigned DWDM line system cards and their technical success from concept through release
  • Architect and optimize DWDM line system products, accounting for signal power/OSNR evolution and fiber nonlinearities
  • Translate Product Line Management requirements into linecard architecture and document performance, cost, risk and schedule trade-offs
  • Define hardware specifications and baseline designs for optical amplifiers, ROADMs and multiplexers
  • Set modeling methods and acceptance criteria to validate linecard designs
  • Direct experimental feasibility studies of components and modules
  • Own hardware and software system requirements documents (SRDs)
  • Lead design reviews with multi-site engineering teams
  • Align with systems engineering, test and field deployment teams on linecard plans and priorities
  • Represent line system architecture in customer technical engagements and demonstrations of new optical transmission technologies
  • Mentor engineers and guide their technical work

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Expert knowledge of DWDM systems and fiber transmission effects, including accounting for them in system design
  • Deep knowledge of DWDM transmission hardware, including EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, ROADMs and multiplexer technologies
  • Experience in long-haul optical link design, including power budgets, OSNR calculations and transmission penalties
  • Knowledge of advanced coherent modulation formats, with hands-on experience transmitting them over long-haul systems
  • Proven track record of leading optical line system hardware architecture from concept to release
  • Experience writing system requirements and specifications for optical hardware
  • Sound, independent judgment on ambiguous and novel technical problems

Benefits

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