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Nokia

Photonic Test Engineer

Murray Hill, NJ · On-site

As a Photonic Test Engineer, you will develop automated manufacturing test solutions and provide ... Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement instruments: Power Meters, Spectrum Analysers ...

Cisco

Integrated Photonic Test Engineer

Holmdel, NJ · On-site

$154K - $225K/yr

Your Impact As an Integrated Photonic Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing ... Experience testing RF and high-speed optical components. * Prior experience specifically with ...

Cisco

Integrated Photonic Test Engineer

Holmdel, NJ · Hybrid

$154K - $225K/yr

Your Impact As an Integrated Photonic Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing ... Experience testing RF and high-speed optical components. * Prior experience specifically with ...

Cisco

Photonic Test Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$128K - $162K/yr

Meet the Team As a Photonic Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing/supporting the next generation component and packaging platform for Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated ...

Cisco

Photonic Test Engineer

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$128K - $162K/yr

Meet the Team As a Photonic Test Engineer, you will play a critical role in developing/supporting the next generation component and packaging platform for Cisco's Silicon Photonics Integrated ...

Neara

Senior RF Test Engineer

Goleta, CA · On-site

Senior RF Test Engineer Job type: Full Time · Department: Back-end Ecosystem · Work type: Hybrid ... OpenLight Photonics is an innovative start-up at the forefront of photonic integration ...

Qualcomm

Senior Digital Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$1.1K/wk

Product and Test Engineering (PTE) is looking for a Digital Test Engineers who will create test ... RF/photonic devices, etc. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information ...

IonQ

Senior Photonic Test Development Engineer

Boston, MA · On-site

$126K - $166K/yr

We are looking for a Senior Photonic Test Development Engineer to join our Quantum Interconnect Division. As a Senior Photonic Test Development Engineer, you'll be part of a cross-functional team ...

Nutanix

Senior Digital Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$111K - $166K/yr

Product and Test Engineering (PTE) is looking for a Digital Test Engineers who will create test ... RF/photonic devices, etc.Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information ...

Socket.dev

Senior Digital Test Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$111K - $166K/yr

Product and Test Engineering (PTE) is looking for a Digital Test Engineers who will create test ... RF/photonic devices, etc. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Information ...

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Photonic Test Engineer

Murray Hill, NJ • On-site

Nokia
Media and Telecom • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 28 days ago

Nokia rating

7.9

Company rating: 7.9 out of 10

Based on 6 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

30th of 101 rated telecommunications companies

Job description

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a solid understanding of Manufacturing Test Engineering. As a Photonic Test Engineer, you will develop automated manufacturing test solutions and provide technical support to our manufacturing partners. You will be a part of an international test development team, embedded in a worldwide Optical Research and Development organization. 

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. 

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We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

Some of our benefits in US:
  • 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.


Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

You have:

  • BS or MS degree in a relevant field (Electrical, Electronics, Optics, RF) or equivalent work experience.
  • Hands-on experience with Optical test and measurement instruments: OSA (optical spectrum analyzers), TLS (tunable laser sources), EDFAs, wavelength meters, power meters.
  • 3+ years experience in Functional Test SW development for photonic, optical, electronics and electrical components/modules. Python preferred.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement instruments: Power Meters, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, VNA.
  • Debug and failure root cause analysis skills. Data Analysis: measurement data review to extract parameters and performance metrics. 
  • Willingness to periodically travel (domestic and international, less than 15%). Understanding of Coherent optical transmission desirable.
  • Development of fully automated production-level test solutions for optical components, modules and assemblies used in high speed optical network equipment
  • Develop FT (Functional Test) SW to test functionality and quality of PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit)
  • Monitor production data, diagnose process variations, troubleshoot test stations, perform GRR
  • Provide technical support to manufacturing partners. Assist with product failure analysis and troubleshooting
  • Review and contribute to technical documentation (schematics, test specifications, test set layout, product testability)
  • Support the adaptation of the test station from the R&D phase into high-volume manufacturing test platforms
  • Interface with product development teams (software, hardware, firmware, Optical) and worldwide EMS partners

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