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Nokia · 5 days ago

Staff PIC Test Development Engineer

Nokia is a leader in innovation and technology across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. The Staff PIC Test Development Engineer will contribute to the design and implementation of test plans and automated solutions for validating the performance of optoelectronic devices.

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Responsibilities

Design test plans and algorithms of PIC/subassembly performance validation tests
Develop, implement, and document test hardware and software solutions supporting new device characterization
Development of fully automated production level test solutions, including motion/vision control HW and SW
Extensive test station qualification work, including Gage RR and statistical process control (SPC)
Thorough documentation of all test solutions and communication to other teams
Tracking of schedules and milestones for test development projects

Qualification

Semiconductor optoelectronic devicesElectricalOptical characterizationProgramming in MatlabCC++PythonTest automationData analysisTest hardwareSoftware troubleshootingProduction level test environmentDatabase tools like JMPSQLAttention to detailTeam collaborationClear communication

Required

PhD. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications or photonics, or Master's degree with 3+ years of applicable industry experience
Fundamental understanding of active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g. semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators, waveguides)
Hands-on experience with semiconductor electrical and optical characterization techniques (e.g. diode characterization, laser threshold, spectral measurements, optical power measurements)
Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, VB.net or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisition
Software development skills and strong drive for test automation and data analysis
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 within a team environment, clearly and concise communication inside and outside the Test team

Preferred

Experience with a production level test environment (including Gage RR, SPC, tool qualification) is a plus
Experience with database tools like JMP, SQL is a plus

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

Company

Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$4.45B
Key Investors
European Investment BankNVIDIANational Telecommunications and Information Administration
2025-12-16Post Ipo Debt· $511.84M
2025-10-28Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-06-30Post Ipo Debt· $1.76B

Leadership Team

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Justin Hotard
President and CEO
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Victoria Hanrahan
Chief of Staff to the CEO
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