Staff PIC RF Test Development Engineer

NOKIA; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 139,283 - 258,669; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Tuition assistance

Health and dental benefits

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A multinational telecommunications company in Sunnyvale is seeking a highly skilled optical engineer to lead design verification testing for cutting-edge optical technologies. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering, possess at least 3 years of experience in optical communications, and have expertise in both programming and optoelectronic device characterization. The role involves collaborating with various engineering teams and advancing innovative approaches to optical networking. Compensation includes a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications, photonics, or high-speed electronics.
• Hands-on experience with test equipment such as VNA/PNA, LCA, AWG.
• Familiarity with coherent and/or direct-detect communication (sub)systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design verification testing for high-speed coherent components.
• Design test plans and execute module performance validation tests.
• Collaborate with PIC design, mixed signal ASIC, and system engineering teams.

Skills

High-speed optoelectronic device characterization techniques

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

Attention to detail

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent

Master's degree with 3+ years experience

Job description

US Salary Range USD 139,283.72 - USD 258,669.77*Plus Variable Compensation for Eligible roles

Life insurance, paid time off, tuition assistance

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era. With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we've united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse, combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-speed, coherent and direct-detect component or subsystem design verification test
• Design of test plans and algorithms, execution of module performance validation tests
• Work closely with Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design, mixed signal ASIC, module design teams as well as system engineering group to ensure quality release of new products
• Fundamental understanding of high-speed optoelectronic device characteristics and/or high-speed RF communication electronics
• Familiarity with coherent and/or direct-detect communication (sub)systems: modulation formats, multiplexing concepts, basic performance metrics of broadband communication systems
• Hands-on experience with high-speed optoelectronic device characterization techniques (e.g., >50GHz electro-optical small signal test, QPSK/PAM large signal test) and equipment (e.g., VNA/PNA, LCA, AWG, real-time oscilloscope)
• Fundamental understanding of active semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g., semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators)
• Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, VB.net or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisition
• Familiar with active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g., semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators, waveguides) is a plus
• Ability to build, maintain and troubleshoot complex test hardware and software in a cross‑functional environment
• Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed documentation
• Ability to work well in cross‑functional development teams, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills

Education / Experience

PhD. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with minimum of 3 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications, photonics, high speed electronics or systems. We will consider Master's degree with 3+ years of applicable experience.

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.

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

Additional Information -- Benefits

• Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

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