Optical Engineer

Nokia is hiring an Optical Engineer. Level rates it ; you can apply on Nokia.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Level classes it as a mid-level role.
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Posted within the past week.

AI in this role

We are seeking a talented Optical HW Engineer to join our dynamic team, contributing to the design and development of cutting-edge coherent transceivers (DCO pluggables) and transponder line cards, plus integration and oDVT (optical design verification test).

You will support the optical design of coherent transceivers (DCO pluggables), and optical module integration and oDVT, by evaluation of optical components, schematic/layout, executing defined design tasks and tests, collecting data, and helping the team meet optical performance and quality targets. You will take ownership of assigned optical design, integration, and test tasks, delivering complete, accurate results within the team’s design rules and plans, and proposing practical improvements to procedures and lab setups.

NILightpath

Support optical design of coherent transceivers.
Integrate optical modules into coherent transceivers and transponder line cards, ensuring optical performance.
Create technical documentation, including test plans, test procedures, and test reports. Capture design issues found in the lab.
Develop and implement test routines to evaluate key performance for coherent transceivers and transponder line cards.
Compare results to spec and MSA/reference (OIF, OpenZR+, OpenROADM, ITU-T as applicable).
Run Python (or similar) scripts in the current automation framework; script fixes/updates as required.
Work with firmware, hardware, and optics teams on clearly assigned tasks. Collaborate with the cross-functional (XF) team to improve performance.
Represent optical design, integration, and oDVT in XF meetings for your product drop.

Must-have-skills

Bachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Must have 3 yrs+ experience in optical integration and testing of coherent modules/transponders.
Familiarity with optical characterization equipment and measurement techniques.
Ability to follow a design/test plan, troubleshoot bench issues, and communicate results clearly.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex optical systems.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice-to-have-skills

Ability to follow a design/test plan, troubleshoot bench issues, and communicate results clearly.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex optical systems.

How we rate this

Optical Engineer at Nokia rates 33 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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