Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer

Nokia; Caserta; Ibrido; EUR 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Maternity and paternity leave (minimum

Life insurance

NERG involvement

Descrizione del lavoro

Nokia in Caserta, Campania, Italy, seeks a Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer to drive evaluation, validation and introduction of pluggable transceivers from 100G to 1.6T for Datacom and Telecom.

You will define requirements with PLM and suppliers, coordinate test strategies and lab validation, and lead international, cross-functional projects with a strong focus on quality and roadmap alignment.

Competenze

• Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer with experience in pluggable transceivers for Datacom/Telecom (100G–1.6T).
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex validation projects.

Mansioni

• Define requirements with PLM and suppliers and support procurement specifications.
• Develop test strategies and coordinate remote validation and lab validation in automated environments.
• Lead projects, manage reporting, and communicate with global stakeholders.
• Review RFQ feedback and assess supplier capabilities to meet Nokia needs.

Conoscenze

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Fluent English

Strumenti

Python

LabVIEW

Descrizione del lavoro

As a Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer at Nokia, you drive the evaluation, validation, and introduction of advanced pluggable transceivers for Datacom and Telecom—from 100G to 1.6T. You will work within a global, cross-functional optics team to define requirements, support supplier selection, and shape the product portfolio. You lead test strategy definition, remote validation coordination, and hands-on lab validation in automated environments, contributing to Nokia’s cutting-edge optical solutions. This role blends deep technical expertise with project management and international collaboration to advance connectivity.

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• Maternity and paternity leave (minimum 90 days)
• Life insurance
• NERG involvement
• Evaluate, validate and introduce pluggable optical transceivers into the product portfolio for Datacom and Telecom (100G–1.6T)
• Define application requirements and procurement specifications in collaboration with PLM and suppliers
• Support supplier selection, RFQ processes, and vendor technical evaluations
• Develop test strategies, coordinate remote validation, and execute lab validation in automated test environments
• Manage projects and reporting, balancing planning, coordination, and stakeholder communication
• Engage with cross-functional teams across PLM, Procurement, suppliers, and validation groups
• Perform technology scouting and assess enabling optical/microelectronics technologies
• Review RFQ feedback and rank supplier capabilities to meet Nokia needs
• Maintain knowledge of transceiver form factors, MSA specifications and industry standards (ITU-T, IEEE, OIF)
• Operate effectively in an international, virtual team with strong communication and adaptability
• Travel internationally as required to support validation and supplier engagements
• Provide hands-on validation support and ensure alignment with product roadmap and quality goals
• Solid experience with pluggable optical transceivers for Datacom and Telecom (100G, 200G, 400G, 800G, 1.6T)
• Deep knowledge of transceiver form factors and MSA specifications
• Experience with enabling optics and microelectronics technologies, including optical propagation
• Familiarity with industry standards ITU-T, IEEE, OIF for optical interfaces
• Proven experience in optical transceiver validation and laboratory testing
• Experience in test automation of validation setups
• Preferred: Python, LabVIEW
• Experience in technical discussions, assessments, and negotiations with optical module suppliers
• Strong project and program management capabilities
• Senior level autonomy in a technical role
• Fluent in English; Italian nationality; strong communication in Italian and English
• strong communication and collaboration in virtual teams
• flexibility and adaptability in a global context
• proactive and accountable mindset
• Python
• LabVIEW

Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer • caserta, campania, it