Senior Electro-Optical Test Engineer, Calibrations

NOKIA

Allentown (Lehigh County)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nokia is seeking a Sr. Electro-Optical Test Development Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on advancing coherent pluggable optical technology.

You will influence design and testing processes, collaborating with product development and firmware teams to calibrate transceivers and enhance performance. Responsibilities include developing test plans, automating tests, and defining instrumentation for optical/electrical measurements, ensuring rigorous testing and high-quality outputs.

Qualifications

MS in science or engineering; PhD preferred (Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering).
Proven experience in developing test and measurement solutions for optical components.
Proficiency in writing scalable software with experience in object-oriented languages.
Familiarity with quadrature amplitude modulation theory.
Hands-on experience with optical and electrical test and measurement equipment.

Responsibilities

Develop software, hardware, and test plans for calibrating Nokia coherent pluggable products.
Identify performance-impacting characteristics of optical transceivers through optical understanding.
Define and configure necessary test instrumentation and hardware for effective testing.
Collaborate with product teams to create and refine efficient optical calibration sequences.
Co-develop features with firmware and DSP teams to enhance product capabilities.
Automate test execution through robust software development.
Define and implement detailed testing requirements in partnership with engineering staff