Full timeEngineering

Staff PIC RF Test Development Engineer

NokiaSunnyvale🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

Advance your career in a hybrid environment with Nokia's Optical Networks division, a powerhouse in the AI-driven data center era, where you'll lead critical component and subsystem test development for next-generation connectivity solutions. You'll thrive here if you possess a strong foundation in high-speed optoelectronics and RF communication, eager to collaborate with world-class engineering teams to redefine the future of global networks. Apply now to be at the forefront of innovation and make a significant impact.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeHybrid

LocationSunnyvale, United States

MATLABC++Python

Job description

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise

Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.

NION2026

Lead high-speed, coherent and direct-detect component or subsystem design verification test
Design of test plans and algorithms, execution of module performance validation tests
Work closely with Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design, mixed signal ASIC, module design teams as well as system engineering group to ensure quality release of new products

Fundamental understanding of high-speed optoelectronic device characteristics and/or high-speed RF communication electronics
Familiarity with coherent and/or direct-detect communication (sub)systems: modulation formats, multiplexing concepts, basic performance metrics of broadband communication systems
Hands-on experience with high-speed optoelectronic device characterization techniques (e.g. >50GHz electro-optical small signal test, QPSK/PAM large signal test) and equipment (e.g. VNA/PNA, LCA, AWG, real-time oscilloscope)
Fundamental understanding of active semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g. semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators)
Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, VB.net or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisition
Familiar with active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g. semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators, waveguides) is a plus
Ability to build, maintain and troubleshoot complex test hardware and software in a cross-functional environment
Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed documentation
Ability to work well in cross-functional development teams, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills

Education / Experience

PhD. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with minimum of 3 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications, photonics, high speed electronics or systems. We will consider Master’s degree with 3+ years of applicable experience.