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Nokia

Staff Optical Engineer

Nokia

. Translate system requirements into detailed line card architecture in collaboration with peer engineering groups.

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • United StatesLead💰 $139,191 - $228,672 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in coherent optical communication technology, including digital signal processing and high-speed optical signal generation. Proficient in Python scripting for test automation and experienced in validating optical performance against stringent specifications.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Coherent Optical Communication TechnologyDigital Signal ProcessingPython Scripting for Test AutomationOptical Performance CharacterizationOptical Communication Hardware

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Hard Skills
Optical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringApplied PhysicsTest AutomationData AnalysisOptical Spectrum AnalyzersWave AnalyzersReal-Time OscilloscopesDatabase Management SystemsVersion Control Systems
Soft Skills
MentoringCollaborationProblem Solving
Tools & Technologies
GitGitHubBitbucketSQLNoSQL
Industry Keywords
Optical PerformanceOSNRSignal QualityEnvironmental ResilienceCoherent Optical Transmission SystemsLinear and Nonlinear ImpairmentsDesign Validation ProcessesProduct Life Cycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
NoSQLPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Translate system requirements into detailed line card architecture in collaboration with peer engineering groups.
  • Lead complex technical investigations and drive innovative solutions.
  • Mentor junior engineers.
  • Verify and enhance optical performance, including OSNR, signal quality, and environmental resilience.
  • Compare test results against specifications to ensure requirements are met and identify and implement improvements for modules and systems.
  • Develop and explore strategies to integrate AI into the ODVT test environment.
  • Drive test automation initiatives by developing and maintaining robust Python-based scripts to enhance testing efficiency and coverage.
  • Collaborate with hardware, firmware, manufacturing, and design teams to diagnose and resolve optical performance issues and ensure timely solutions.
  • Lead testing, validation, and performance characterization of next-generation coherent linecards and pluggables.
  • Develop and execute detailed test plans and analyze complex data to ensure optical products meet performance, quality, and compliance requirements throughout the product development lifecycle.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • MS or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related majors.
  • 3 years of experience in the area of coherent optical communication.
  • Deep technical competency in coherent optical communication technology, digital signal processing and high-speed optical signal generation and detection.
  • Proven understanding of coherent optical transmission systems and their linear and nonlinear impairments and tradeoffs, including cross-talk, OSNR, chromatic dispersion, PMD, SPM, XPM, and FWM.
  • Expertise in standard industry design validation processes and the product life cycle.
  • Hands-on experience characterizing and troubleshooting high-speed coherent optical transceivers using optical spectrum analyzers, wave analyzers, and real-time oscilloscopes.
  • Proficiency in Python scripting for test automation, data acquisition, and analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with system-level optical communication hardware and components is nice to have.
  • Proficiency in Git workflow and version control systems such as Git, GitHub, and Bitbucket is nice to have.
  • Experience with database management systems such as SQL, NoSQL, or time series databases is nice to have.

Benefits

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