Photonic Test Engineer

NOKIA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nokia in New York seeks a researcher/engineer to develop wafer test infrastructure and conduct design verification testing for novel electro-optic devices. You will design experiments, characterize photonic and electronic ICs, and collaborate with design teams to apply results toward improvements.

Responsibilities include building and automating wafer/chip test stations, integrating commercial hardware into automated systems, and refining custom hardware with CAD tools to support high‑volume

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or C++ with experience developing and debugging complex test systems.
• Skilled in analyzing measurement data to extract parameters and performance metrics.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to characterize photonic and electronic integrated circuits.
• Collaborate with design teams to apply test results toward design improvements.
• Develop and automate wafer/chip test stations for reliable data acquisition.
• Integrate commercial hardware platforms into automated test systems.
• Design and refine custom hardware using CAD tools and rapid prototyping, supporting transition to high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C++

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in physics, electrical engineering, or related field

Tools

Vector network analyzers

CAD tools

Git

Job description

As part of the team, you will be primarily responsible for developing wafer test infrastructure and conducting design verification testing on novel electro-optic devices. You possess a wide variety of skills in the lab and have a desire to learn.

• Design and conduct experiments to characterize photonic and electronic integrated circuits.
• Collaborate with design teams to apply test results toward design improvements.
• Develop and automate wafer/chip test stations for reliable data acquisition.
• Integrate commercial hardware platforms into automated test systems.
• Design and refine custom hardware using CAD tools and rapid prototyping, supporting transition to high-volume manufacturing.

You have or are:

• Master's or PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field
• Proficient in Python, MATLAB, or C++ with experience developing and debugging complex test systems
• Skilled in analyzing measurement data to extract parameters and performance metrics
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and interface with vendors independently

It would be nice if you also had:

• Previous co-op or intern experience at Nokia.
• Fluency in Python and experience working with source control tools such as Git
• Hands-on experience with RF measurement instruments such as vector network analyzers
• Lab experience working with optical components and instruments