Design & Planning Specialist

Nokia; Chennai District; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and well-being support

90 days Maternity/Paternity Leave

Career growth & mobility

Continuous learning

Recognition programs

Job summary

Nokia in Chennai, India, seeks an experienced Optical Delivery Engineer to lead end-to-end telecom projects and deliver remote optical services for high-capacity networks.

You will design, integrate, validate and handover complex OTNs, collaborate with cross‑functional teams, and maintain detailed design documentation while supporting customer acceptance activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 8–14 years of relevant experience in optical transport deployment and integration.
• Hands‑on experience with Nokia and/or Infinera optical platforms delivering large telecom projects.
• Strong understanding of IP networking, VLANs, routing, and network management connectivity.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills; willingness to travel; Japanese/Chinese language proficiency is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex Optical Transport Network (OTN) projects, ensuring design, integration, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Deliver end-to-end optical transport solutions using Nokia and Infinera platforms per customer designs and timelines.
• Collaborate with PMs, solution architects, field engineers and customers for seamless execution.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across the project lifecycle.
• Configure, integrate and troubleshoot DWDM, OTN, ROADM, Ethernet over Optical and OLS.
• Develop and maintain High/Low-Level Designs, MOPs, BoQs and network diagrams.
• Perform integration, validation, testing and acceptance activities.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for optical and service issues; minimize service impact.
• Coordinate effectively with stakeholders to maintain communication, risk management and alignment.
• Represent Nokia's technical expertise in customer meetings, reviews, audits and acceptances.

Skills

Optical Transport

Nokia/Infinera platforms

IP Networking

Project Leadership

Travel Readiness

Japanese Language

Chinese Language

Education

Bachelor's in Telecommunications/Electrical/Electronics

Tools

Nokia platforms

Infinera platforms

Job description

Job Description

This position belongs to APAC Optics Remote Delivery Engineering team, part of NI (Network Infrastructure) BG. Team is responsible to own and deliver remote Optical Engg Services including Design, Planning, Validation, Transformation, Integration and upgrades of customer’s high-capacity Optical Networks and their management.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

As part of team, you will deliver full Optical portfolio of professional services such as:

• Lead and manage complex Optical Transport Network (OTN) projects, ensuring successful design, integration, testing, commissioning, and customer handover.


• Deliver end-to-end optical transport solutions using Nokia and Infinera platforms, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, approved designs, and project timelines


• Collaborate closely with project managers, solution architects, field engineers, and customer teams to ensure seamless project execution and delivery.


• Provide technical leadership and expert guidance to cross‑functional teams throughout the project lifecycle, from solution design to final acceptance.


• Configure, integrate, and troubleshoot advanced optical technologies including DWDM, OTN, ROADM, Ethernet over Optical, and Optical Line Systems (OLS).


• Develop, review, and maintain high-quality technical documentation, including High-Level Designs (HLDs), Low-Level Designs (LLDs), Method of Procedures (MOPs), Bills of Quantities (BoQs), and network diagrams.


• Perform network integration, validation, performance testing, and acceptance activities while ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer expectations.


• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root-cause analysis for optical, service, configuration, and management connectivity issues, ensuring minimal service impact


• Coordinate effectively with internal and external stakeholders to maintain clear communication, risk management, and project alignment.


• Represent Nokia's technical expertise during customer meetings, technical reviews, audits, and acceptance testing activities.

Key Skills And Experience

You Have:

• Stay current with emerging optical transport technologies, industry trends, and Nokia/Infinera product advancements to drive innovation and service excellence.


• Bachelor's degree in Telecommunications, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, with 8-14 years of relevant experience in optical transport network deployment and integration.


• Strong hands‑on experience with Nokia and/or Infinera optical platforms, with a proven record of delivering large‑scale telecom transport network projects.


• Good understanding of IP networking concepts, including IP addressing, VLANs, routing protocols, and network management connectivity, to support integrated telecom solutions.


• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem‑solving skills, with the willingness to travel as required; Japanese or Chinese language proficiency (spoken preferred) and relevant telecom/optical networking certifications will be considered a strong advantage.

About Us

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About The Team

Some of our benefits in India:

• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance


• Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups


• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility


• Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations


• Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support


• Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms


• Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment


• Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions


• Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility