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Nokia

Optical Systems Architect

Nokia

. Provide technical leadership for a DWDM line system design .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $147,000 - $274,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DWDM system design, including transmission characteristics and control systems, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams. Possesses strong communication skills to present advanced optical transmission technologies to customers.

Highest-signal resume keywords
DWDM System DesignCoherent TranspondersEDFARaman AmplifiersClosed Loop Control Systems

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Hard Skills
DWDM SystemsTransmission Fiber EffectsOptical Line System ControlAdvanced Coherent Modulation FormatsPerformance Models
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsTeam PlayerCross-Functional CollaborationInternational Teamwork
Certifications & Qualifications
Ph.D. in OpticsPh.D. in EngineeringPh.D. in Physics
Industry Keywords
Optical Transmission TechnologiesSignal PowerOSNR EvolutionFiber NonlinearitiesLong Haul Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Provide technical leadership for a DWDM line system design
  • Align closely with Product Line Management on product requirements
  • Architect a DWDM line system considering fiber and line system elements’ transmission characteristics, including signal power/OSNR evolution and fiber nonlinearities
  • Architect, design, and validate distributed, link-level optical line system control systems in close cooperation with software development and test teams
  • Develop system design rules and performance models
  • Demonstrate new optical transmission technologies to key customers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Excellent foundational knowledge of DWDM systems, transmission fiber effects and how to consider them in a DWDM system design
  • Hands-on experience with DWDM transmission systems including coherent transponders, EDFAs, Raman amplifiers and ROADMs
  • Working knowledge of closed loop and open loop control systems
  • Knowledge of advanced coherent modulation formats including practical experience with their transmission in long haul systems
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Highly motivated team player adept at cross-functional, cross-cultural and international teamwork
  • Ph.D. in Optics/Engineering/Physics
  • Minimum 8 years of relevant work experience

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles