Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer

Nokia; Vimercate; Ibrido; EUR 29.302 - 64.054; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Flexible and hybrid working schemes

Maternity and Paternity Leave

Life insurance

Well-being programs

Opportunities for career development

Descrizione del lavoro

Nokia is seeking a Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer in Vimercate, Italy, to evaluate and introduce advanced optical transceivers across Datacom and Telecom domains. The role involves technology scouting, validation activities, and project management.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in a relevant field, solid experience with optical transceivers, and proficiency in English and Italian. Benefits include flexible working schemes and personal development opportunities.

Competenze

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications or related field.
• Solid experience with pluggable optical transceivers.
• Proven ability to work in international teams.

Mansioni

• Perform technology scouting on new optical technologies.
• Evaluate and assess enabling technologies for transceivers.
• Provide project management and status reporting.

Conoscenze

Experience with optical transceivers for Datacom and Telecom

Knowledge of optical transceiver form factors

Experience in optical transceiver validation

Test automation skills (Python, LabVIEW)

Strong project management capabilities

Fluency in Italian and English

Formazione

Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Optical Engineering, or related

Descrizione del lavoro

The Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer is a key technical role within Nokia’s optics organization, responsible for evaluating, validating, and introducing advanced pluggable optical transceivers into the product portfolio across Datacom and Telecom domains (from 100G up to 1.6T).

Salary range: 29,302 - 64,054 Euro.

Contributions & Responsibilities

• Perform technology scouting on new and emerging optical and microelectronics technologies
• Evaluate and assess enabling technologies for next‑generation optical transceivers
• Define application‑specific requirements tailored to Nokia needs, working closely with PLM and suppliers
• Define and maintain procurement technical specifications
• Review RFQ feedback and perform vendor technical evaluations and ranking in alignment with Procurement
• Coordinate remote validation activities, including test list definition, planning, execution, and results review
• Execute optical transceiver validation activities in laboratory environments
• Provide project and activity management, including planning, coordination, and regular status reporting

Key Skills and Experience

• Solid experience with pluggable optical transceivers for Datacom and Telecom applications (access and transport), focus on 100G, 200G, 400G, 800G, and 1.6T
• Deep knowledge of:
  • Optical transceiver form factors and relevant MSA specifications
  • Enabling optics and microelectronics technologies, including optical propagation
  • Industry standards: MSA, ITU‑T, IEEE, OIF for optical interfaces
• Proven experience in optical transceiver validation and laboratory testing
• Experience in test automation of validation setupsPreferred programming languages: Python, LabVIEW
• Experience in technical discussions, assessments, and negotiations with optical module suppliers
• Strong project and program management capabilities

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Optical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field
• Seniority suitable for an autonomous technical role
• Italian nationality
• Fluent in English

Personal Competencies

• Strong communication skills in Italian and English
• Proven ability to work effectively in virtual and international teams
• Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally when required
• Ability to work under pressure and manage complex technical challenges
• Proactive, accountable, and challenge‑driven mindset

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• Minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance for all employees
• Well‑being programs to support mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions for personalized career and skills development
• Diverse pool of coaches and mentors with easy access
• A learning environment promoting personal growth and professional development for your role and beyond

Equal Opportunity Statement

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