Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer

Nokia; Pescara; Ibrido; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Maternity and paternity leave

Life insurance

NERG involvement

Descrizione del lavoro

Nokia is seeking a Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer to lead evaluation, validation, and introduction of pluggable transceivers (100G–1.6T) for Datacom and Telecom, working in a global optics team. You will define requirements with PLM and suppliers, manage RFQ processes, and drive automated lab validation and test strategies in a cross-functional environment.

The role requires strong project management, international collaboration, and extensive hands-on validation with experience in ITU-T,

Competenze

• Senior-level autonomy in a technical role.
• Fluent in English; Italian nationality; strong communication in Italian and English.
• Experience with pluggable optical transceivers for Datacom and Telecom (100G–1.6T).
• Experience in optical transceiver validation and laboratory testing.
• Experience in test automation of validation setups.

Mansioni

• 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.
• Travel internationally as required to support validation and supplier engagements.
• Provide hands-on validation support and ensure alignment with product roadmap and quality goals.

Conoscenze

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 • pescara, abruzzo, it