Staff PIC RF Test Development Engineer

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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
• Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, VB.net or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisition
• Ability to build, maintain and troubleshoot complex test hardware and software in a cross-functional environment

Benefits

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered. Nokia is committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Pay

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Schedule

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