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Nokia · 3 weeks ago

Photonic Test Engineer

positionNew York, NY
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. The Photonic Test Engineer will be responsible for developing wafer test infrastructure and conducting design verification testing on novel electro-optic devices, collaborating with design teams to improve designs based on test results.

ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
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Responsibilities

Design and conduct experiments to characterize photonic and electronic integrated circuits
Collaborate with design teams to apply test results toward design improvements
Develop and automate wafer/chip test stations for reliable data acquisition
Integrate commercial hardware platforms into automated test systems
Design and refine custom hardware using CAD tools and rapid prototyping, supporting transition to high-volume manufacturing

Qualification

PythonMATLABC++RF measurement instrumentsCAD toolsData analysisCommunicatorCollaboration skillsHands-on experience

Required

Master's or PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field
Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or C++ with experience developing and debugging complex test systems
Skilled in analyzing measurement data to extract parameters and performance metrics
Strong communicator with ability to collaborate across teams and interface with vendors independently

Preferred

Previous co-op or intern experience at Nokia
Fluency in Python and experience working with source control tools such as Git
Hands-on experience with RF measurement instruments such as vector network analyzers
Lab experience working with optical components and instruments

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

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Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
dateFounded in 1865
location
Espoo, Southern Finland, FIN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.nokia.com

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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