Nokia · 3 weeks ago
Optical Coherent Systems Modeling Engineer
6373 San Ignacio Avenue, San Jose, California, 95119-1200, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$150K/yr - $278K/yrNokia is seeking a Coherent Optical System Architect to join their Optical Systems Group (OSG). The engineer will be responsible for developing leading coherent MODEMs and maintaining simulation environments to guide design decisions, while collaborating with various teams to optimize system performance.
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Responsibilities
Contributing to the development of leading coherent MODEMs based on Infinera's next-generation coherent photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
Developing and maintaining state-of-the-art simulation environments that guide Nokia’s MODEM design including its digital, analog and optical sub-systems
Modeling and systematic breakdown of all MODEM impairments with continuous alignment to experimental measurements of early prototype hardware
Using sophisticated simulation platforms to guide major design decisions and provide invaluable feedback to cross-functional design teams throughout the entire development cycle of Nokia’s next generation optical engines
Anticipating frequent interactions with the digital ASIC team on digital signal processing aspects and with photonic integrated circuit, high-speed analog ASIC, and line-systems engineering teams
Working with customers and internal networking groups on performance projections and network level impact of coherent MODEMs
Understanding and making tradeoffs between optical, electrical, and digital capabilities to optimize the overall vertically integrated system performance
Qualification
Required
Doctor's degree (e.g PhD)
Experience in developing and maintaining simulation environments for coherent optical systems
Ability to model and systematically breakdown MODEM impairments
Experience with digital signal processing
Familiarity with photonic integrated circuits and high-speed analog ASICs
Strong understanding of tradeoffs between optical, electrical, and digital capabilities
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional design teams
Experience in performance projections and network level impact analysis
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
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