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Nokia · 1 day ago

Optical Coherent System Engineer

positionSan Jose, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level

Nokia is seeking a Coherent Optical Systems Engineer to join their Optical Systems Group. The engineer will be responsible for the design, characterization, and development of coherent optical transceivers, working closely with various engineering teams to optimize system performance.

ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
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Responsibilities

Digital-optical integration of next-generation coherent optical transceivers
Development of calibration and controls algorithms to maximize system level performance
Performance characterization of coherent pluggable transceivers, which will include detailed experimental validation of the constituent sub-components that comprise the pluggable, such as the analog, controls, and DSP ASICs
Active member of the cross-functional product development team involving software, electronics, optics, and test

Qualification

Optical communication systemsCoherent communications systemsHigh-speed electronicsDigital signal processingPerformance characterizationProgramming in MatlabProgramming in PythonSignal analysisCalibration algorithmsHands-on experience

Required

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics with experience in optical communications, photonics, high-speed electronics or systems
New Ph.D. graduates, as well as experienced professionals, are encouraged to apply
Fundamental understanding of optical communication systems, DWDM transmission systems, fiber transmission penalties, photonic integrated components, electronic (integrated) circuits, and signal analysis and processing
Hands-on experience working with system-level optical communication hardware and components
Extensive understanding of coherent communications systems, including experience with QPSK, 16QAM, and 64QAM, as well as coding and forward error correction algorithms
Experience characterizing high-speed RF and mm-wave interconnects, amplifiers, and components
Characterization of RF/mm-wave systems, such as S parameter measurements, jitter measurements, ADC/DAC performance and ENOB
Hands-on experience with high-speed optical and electrical tests, measurement equipment control, and data acquisition

Preferred

Programming experience in Matlab, Python, VB.net, or C desired

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

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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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