Coherent Systems Architect - Optical Modem Development and Optimization

NOKIA; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NOKIA is seeking a skilled professional to join our team in San Jose, California, focusing on digital-optical integration of next-generation coherent optical transceivers. The ideal candidate will hold a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics and possess hands-on experience in optical communications and high-speed electronics.

Responsibilities include developing calibration algorithms and characterizing optical transceiver performance. We encourage both new Ph.D. graduates and experienced professionals to apply.

Qualifications

• Experience in optical communications, photonics, high-speed electronics, or systems.
• Hands-on experience with optical communication hardware and components.
• Extensive understanding of coherent communications systems.

Responsibilities

• Digital-optical integration of next-generation coherent optical transceivers.
• Development of calibration and controls algorithms to maximize performance.
• Performance characterization of coherent pluggable transceivers.

Skills

Optical communication systems

High-speed electronics

Digital signal processing

Programming in Matlab, Python, VB.net, or C

Education

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics

Job description

Imagine being part of a team that is fundamentally changing the way people communicate, the way they collaborate, the way they watch TV and explore the universe through the internet. Utilizing our uniquely differentiated technology, we have created an Intelligent Transport Network with more speed, capacity and scalability than ever before. Imagine a world with unlimited bandwidth. The network of tomorrow will allow for content and creativity limited only by the imaginations of its users.

If this is something that interests you, that excites you, come take a look at a team not bound by large company obstacles and bureaucracy, where an idea today can be set in motion tomorrow. Come take a look at Nokia!

Responsibilities

• Digital-optical integration of next-generation coherent optical transceivers
• Development of calibration and controls algorithms to maximize system level performance
• Performance characterization of coherent pluggable transceivers, which will include detailed experimental validation of the constituent sub-components that comprise the pluggable, such as the analog, controls, and DSP ASICs
• Active member of the cross-functional product development team involving software, electronics, optics, and test

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics with experience in optical communications, photonics, high-speed electronics or systems
• New Ph.D. graduates, as well as experienced professionals, are encouraged to apply.
• Fundamental understanding of optical communication systems, DWDM transmission systems, fiber transmission penalties, photonic integrated components, electronic (integrated) circuits, and signal analysis and processing
• Hands-on experience working with system-level optical communication hardware and components
• Extensive understanding of coherent communications systems, including experience with QPSK, 16QAM, and 64QAM, as well as coding and forward error correction algorithms
• Experience characterizing high-speed RF and mm-wave interconnects, amplifiers, and components
• Characterization of RF/mm-wave systems, such as S parameter measurements, jitter measurements, ADC/DAC performance and ENOB
• Hands-on experience with high-speed optical and electrical tests, measurement equipment control, and data acquisition
• Programming experience in Matlab, Python, VB.net, or C desired