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Nokia · 16 hours ago

Staff PIC RF Test Development Engineer

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date3+ years exp

Nokia is a leader in innovation and technology across mobile, fixed, and cloud networks. They are seeking a Staff PIC RF Test Development Engineer to lead high-speed component design verification tests and collaborate with various teams to ensure the quality release of new products.

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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

Qualification

High-speed optoelectronic devicesCoherent communication systemsTest hardware/software troubleshootingProgramming in MatlabProgramming in C/C++Programming in PythonOralAttention to detailCross-functional teamworkWritten communication

Required

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
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
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

Preferred

Familiar with active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g. semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators, waveguides) 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

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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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