Nokia · 17 hours ago
PIC Design and modulator Development
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelNokia is at the forefront of revolutionizing connectivity through its Network Infrastructure group, particularly in the Optical Networks division. They are seeking a candidate with a deep understanding of electro-absorption modulators and experience in RF design and optical device testing to contribute to their innovative projects.
ElectronicsEnterprise SoftwareInternet of ThingsMobile DevicesTelecommunications
Responsibilities
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with electro-absorption modulators
Experience with RF design, simulation, and use of optical and electrical modeling tools such as HFSS, ADS to design electro-optical devices
Experience with RF device testing, electrical/optical s-parameter measurements, familiarity with optical components testing methodology including equipment setup, algorithms and sensitivity analysis
Strong background with semiconductor optical devices such as laser, detectors, modulators and other integrated waveguide devices along with a working level understanding of associated electronic circuitry
A strong understanding of optical components design for performance and reliability, especially for devices such as lasers, SOAs, high speed modulators and detectors
Experience in creating designed experiments to map device performance
Ability to work in an integrated team environment
Ability to work with a large body of data and the necessary statistical analysis tools, and the ability to present the data and ideas to a diverse audience
Job will require frequent interaction with fab, test and reliability engineering, packaging and system engineering groups, as well as with product engineering personnel
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding and hands-on experience with electro-absorption modulators
Experience with RF design, simulation, and use of optical and electrical modeling tools such as HFSS, ADS to design electro-optical devices
Experience with RF device testing, electrical/optical s-parameter measurements, familiarity with optical components testing methodology including equipment setup, algorithms and sensitivity analysis
Strong background with semiconductor optical devices such as laser, detectors, modulators and other integrated waveguide devices along with a working level understanding of associated electronic circuitry
A strong understanding of optical components design for performance and reliability, especially for devices such as lasers, SOAs, high speed modulators and detectors
Experience in creating designed experiments to map device performance
Ability to work in an integrated team environment
Ability to work with a large body of data and the necessary statistical analysis tools, and the ability to present the data and ideas to a diverse audience
Job will require frequent interaction with fab, test and reliability engineering, packaging and system engineering groups, as well as with product engineering personnel
Ph.D in Electrical Engineering, Photonics or a related discipline with emphasis in optical communications and high speed optical components
Preferred
Candidates with significant industrial experience in the optical components industry
Company
Nokia
Nokia manufactures mobile devices, network infrastructure, and location-based technology for businesses. It is a sub-organization of Enscryb.
Founded in 1865
10001+ employees
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