Lead Silicon Photonics Design Engineer for Coherent Optics

NOKIA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in United States seeks a passionate Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to drive the design and development of silicon photonics ICs, from concept through fabrication and testing on cutting-edge platforms. You will lead architecture, simulations, and cross-functional collaboration across RFIC/EIC, DSP, packaging, and foundry partners to deliver high-performance coherent optical solutions.

The role emphasizes test, validation, and manufacturability, with opportunities to shape next-generation

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in integrated optics, silicon photonics, ECE, or applied physics.
• 5 years of industry experience in silicon photonics or integrated optics.
• Extensive expertise in silicon photonics device design and characterization.
• Lab experience in optical engineering test and fiber-waveguide coupling.
• Experience in RF design and photonic device testing using VNAs and spectrum analyzers.
• Strong programming skills in Python or C/C++.
• Solid understanding of optics and electromagnetics.

Responsibilities

• Own PIC architecture and specifications for integrated photonic circuits.
• Develop and optimize link budgets for coherent optical systems across long-haul and metro deployments.
• Champion design-for-test and design-for-manufacturing practices and test protocols.
• Lead design reviews and set technical direction for system-level performance and manufacturability.
• Collaborate across photonics, RFIC/EIC, DSP, packaging, and foundry partners to accelerate deployment.

Skills

Python

C/C++

RF design

Lab experience

Photonic device design

Optics/electromagnetics

Education

MS or PhD in integrated optics silicon photonics / electrical engineering / applied physics

Tools

VNAs

Spectrum analyzers

Lumerical

Job description

Nokia in United States seeks a passionate Silicon Photonics Design Engineer to drive the design and development of silicon photonics ICs, from concept through fabrication and testing on cutting-edge platforms. You will lead architecture, simulations, and cross-functional collaboration across RFIC/EIC, DSP, packaging, and foundry partners to deliver high-performance coherent optical solutions.

The role emphasizes test, validation, and manufacturability, with opportunities to shape next-generation