Photonic Test Engineer

NokiaNew York🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 15, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

Advance your career in cutting-edge photonics at Nokia, where you'll develop novel electro-optic devices and shape the future of technology. This role is perfect for a skilled engineer with a passion for innovation and a desire to contribute to impactful projects within a leading tech company. Apply now to join a collaborative team and drive significant advancements in the field.

Quick Overview

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Full Time

Work mode

On Site

Location

New York, United States

Posted

9 hours ago

MATLABCADC++GitPython

Job Description

As part of the team, you will be primarily responsible for developing wafer test infrastructure and conducting design verification testing on novel electro-optic devices. You possess a wide variety of skills in the lab and have a desire to learn.

Design and conduct experiments to characterize photonic and electronic integrated circuits.
Collaborate with design teams to apply test results toward design improvements.
Develop and automate wafer/chip test stations for reliable data acquisition.
Integrate commercial hardware platforms into automated test systems.
Design and refine custom hardware using CAD tools and rapid prototyping, supporting transition to high-volume manufacturing.

You have or are:

Master's or PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field
Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or C++ with experience developing and debugging complex test systems
Skilled in analyzing measurement data to extract parameters and performance metrics
Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and interface with vendors independently

It would be nice if you also had:

Previous co-op or intern experience at Nokia.
Fluency in Python and experience working with source control tools such as Git
Hands-on experience with RF measurement instruments such as vector network analyzers
Lab experience working with optical components and instruments