Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT Engineer

About the role

Our team is expanding our Optical Hardware Integration and DWDM transmission capacity. We are seeking an Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT Engineer to work in our cutting-edge DWDM optical transmission lab, characterizing DWDM transmission with high-speed optical transponders in long-haul and metro optical networks. The role may also include subsea cable characterization, commissioning, integration, and field support.

Responsibilities

• Planning and execution of transmission tests on DWDM line systems
• Development and modeling of link engineering rules
• Analyze results and perform experimental transmission tests that drive Architecture and System Engineering decisions
• Setup and maintenance of optical test beds
• Characterizing and acceptance testing of customer links
• Interface with customers and perform customer demos
• Operation and revision of test automation software (LabVIEW, HP VEE, Visual Basic, Python) and AI tools
• Extensive hands-on lab work
• Documentation of test results
• Presenting and articulating results to customers and colleagues

Requirements

• Minimum MS in EE or Physics or equivalent work experience in optical or electrical engineering
• Minimum 6 years of related experience
• Experience in the use of AI for programming, data analysis, and test plan development
• An understanding of subsea optical cable design is a plus
• Experience and expertise in high-speed optical transmission
• Experience in DWDM system design, architecture, and testing
• Practical experience in development and modeling of link engineering rules and optical network characteristics
• Familiarity with Nokia optical products is a plus
• Experience with optical transmission test equipment including Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Bit Error Rate test sets, optical power meters, and high-speed scopes
• Familiarity with test automation and scripting software including Python, LabVIEW, Visual Basic, and HP VEE
• Familiarity with optical simulation tools

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile, and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Learn more about life at Nokia.

Benefits

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability and long-term disability
• Life insurance and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.