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Nokia · 1 day ago

Photonic Test Engineer

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, and they are seeking a Photonic Test Engineer to develop automated manufacturing test solutions for optical components. The role involves providing technical support to manufacturing partners and collaborating with product development teams to ensure high-quality production testing.

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Responsibilities

Development of fully automated production-level test solutions for optical components, modules and assemblies used in high speed optical network equipment
Develop FT (Functional Test) SW to test functionality and quality of PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit)
Monitor production data, diagnose process variations, troubleshoot test stations, perform GRR
Provide technical support to manufacturing partners. Assist with product failure analysis and troubleshooting
Review and contribute to technical documentation (schematics, test specifications, test set layout, product testability)
Support the adaptation of the test station from the R&D phase into high-volume manufacturing test platforms
Interface with product development teams (software, hardware, firmware, Optical) and worldwide EMS partners

Qualification

Optical test instrumentsFunctional Test SW developmentPythonRF test instrumentsDebugFailure analysisData AnalysisTroubleshootingTechnical documentationTeam collaboration

Required

BS or MS degree in a relevant field (Electrical, Electronics, Optics, RF) or equivalent work experience
Hands-on experience with Optical test and measurement instruments: OSA (optical spectrum analyzers), TLS (tunable laser sources), EDFAs, wavelength meters, power meters
3+ years experience in Functional Test SW development for photonic, optical, electronics and electrical components/modules. Python preferred

Preferred

Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement instruments: Power Meters, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, VNA
Debug and failure root cause analysis skills
Data Analysis: measurement data review to extract parameters and performance metrics
Willingness to periodically travel (domestic and international, less than 15%)
Understanding of Coherent optical transmission desirable

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 manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (262)
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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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