Senior. Electro-Optical Test Development Engineer

NOKIA; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in telecommunications is seeking a Senior Electro-Optical Test Development Engineer in Allentown. The role emphasizes collaboration in developing innovative optical communication technologies and requires strong expertise in software development and optical testing. This position offers opportunities to influence product success while working with advanced testing equipment in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Well-being programs

Employee resource groups

Mentoring programs

Qualifications

• Experience with scalable software development and object-oriented languages.
• Hands-on experience with optical and electrical test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute software and test plans for optical products.
• Characterize optical transceivers for performance optimization.
• Automate test execution to improve yield and efficiency.

Skills

Software Development

Optical Communication

Problem-Solving

Attention to Detail

Education

MS in Science or Engineering

PhD preferred in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering

Tools

Power Meters

Spectrum Analyzers

Job description

As a Senior Electro-Optical Test Development Engineer at Nokia, you will be integral to our innovation in optical communication technology. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product development, firmware, and DSP engineers, you will develop and refine test plans to optimize the performance of our cutting-edge coherent pluggable products. Your role will involve crafting scalable software solutions, configuring test instrumentation, and automating test execution to enhance yield and efficiency. The work environment is dynamic and collaborative, fostering a culture of creativity and problem-solving where your contributions directly impact our product's success. You'll have the opportunity to work hands-on with advanced optical testing equipment, allowing you to drive significant advancements in optical transceiver technology. Join us in shaping the future of telecommunications in a supportive and innovative team atmosphere!

• Develop and execute software, hardware, and test plans for calibrating and measuring the performance of coherent pluggable optical products.


• Characterize optical transceivers and address factors impacting optical signal performance.


• Configure and deploy test instrumentation to streamline testing processes.


• Collaborate with product teams to create innovative optical calibration sequences that enhance module performance.


• Automate test execution through robust software solutions.


• Establish and implement detailed testability requirements with engineering teams.


• Provides fault isolation expertise to assist design and manufacturing processes.


• Drive improvements in test yields and reduction of test times across projects.

You have:

• MS in Science or Engineering; PhD preferred (Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering)


• Proficient in scalable software development, experience with object-oriented languages required


• Familiarity with optical communication basics and quadrature amplitude modulation theory


• Hands-on experience with optical and electrical test equipment (e.g., power meters, spectrum analyzers)

It would be nice if you also had:

• Experience in developing test and measurement solutions for optical components or subsystems


• Exposure to VB. Net and digital/mixed signal IC testing


• Experience with Serdes, electrical RF testing, or FEC operation


• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce detailed test plan documentation
  
  

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere


• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg


• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.