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Nokia Bell Labs · 4 hours ago

Bell Labs Fiber Optics Intern

New Providence, NJ

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

Nokia Bell Labs is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, seeking a summer intern to join their Advanced Photonics Research Group. The intern will contribute to research projects in optical communication and fiber sensing, gaining hands-on experience with advanced optics and digital signal processing.

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Responsibilities

Contribute to cutting-edge research in optical communication and fiber sensing

Gain hands-on experience with advanced optics and optoelectronic devices

Develop practical skills in digital signal processing (DSP) for high-speed systems

Enhance basic programming skills by applying Python/ML tools to research

Understand the operations of a premier research organization

Qualification

Fiber opticsDigital signal processingPython programmingMachine learning toolsOptoelectronics devicesCommunication technologyBasic programming skillsQuantum communicationSingle-photon detectionFPGAsGPUs

Required

Currently enrolled as a candidate for a master's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field with an accredited school in the US

Hands-on experience with optics and optoelectronics devices

Experience in quantum communication, single-photon detection systems

Experience with multimode or multicore fibers and amplifiers

Experience in high-speed device design and experimentation

Experience in digital signal processing

Strong motivation to learn new skills in fiber optics

Basic programming skills

Basic background in communication technology

Preferred

Experience with Python programming

Experience with machine learning tools

Experience with fiber optic communication system test beds

Experience with FPGAs or GPUs as computing units for digital signal processing

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life

Professional development events and networking opportunities

Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations

Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization

Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development

A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond