Optical Test Coop/Intern

Nokia is hiring an Optical Test Coop/Intern. Level rates it ; you can apply on Nokia.

Level's read on this job

On Level's scale, this role is Uses AI ●●○○: an ordinary role that requires AI tools.
The posting mentions ChatGPT, Copilot and Cursor among its tools and skills.
Level classes it as an internship.
Nokia has 568 other open roles on Level.
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AI in this role

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Position: Optical Test Coop/Intern
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 8 - 12 months
Date: Starting January 4th,2027
Location: Onsite, Ottawa, CANADA

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a candidate for a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with an accredited institution.

As a part of our team, you will:

Implement and execute ODVT & OIT (Optical Integration) activities
Improve and extend Python-based test automation frameworks used for validating optical transceiver hardware and system-level performance.
Apply AI tools (e.g., Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, LLM-based agents) to accelerate automation development, code review, and test result analysis.
Interface directly with optical test hardware — including instruments such as optical spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, variable optical attenuators, and high-speed bit-error-rate testers.
Develop and enhance workflow automation for test execution pipelines, data collection, and reporting.
Investigate test failures and anomalies, performing root cause analysis on both software and hardware layers.

You Have:

Hands on experience in general lab instruments
Strong programming skills in Python, including writing clean, modular, and maintainable code.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
Ability to work through complex technical challenges in a systematic manner.
Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Demonstrated persistence, initiative, and ownership when working on technical projects.

Really Nice to have:

Experience with test automation frameworks such as PyTest or Robot Framework.
Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing environments.
Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, or ChatGPT.
Exposure to hardware interfaces and instrument communication protocols such as Serial, GPIB, or SCPI.
Familiarity with Git, Jira, Confluence, or similar development tools.
Coursework or project experience in signal processing, communications, optical networking, or photonic systems.
Experience with Python data analysis libraries including pandas, NumPy, and matplotlib.
Basic understanding of optical networking technologies and transceiver validation processes.

How we rate this

Optical Test Coop/Intern at Nokia rates 54 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Uses AI (AI Level 2 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Uses AI. An ordinary role that requires AI tools.

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

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Optical Test Coop/Intern is an open job at Nokia.
Level rates this role AI Level 2 of 4: Uses AI.
The role is based in Canada.
The job was posted on October 27, 2026.
Seniority: intern.
Applications are handled by Nokia. Apply on Nokia

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

ChatGPTCopilotCursor

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What's a project where you used ChatGPT hands-on?
Walk me through how you've used Copilot in your day-to-day work.
What are the limits of Cursor that you've run into, and how did you work around them?
This role expects you to use AI tools as part of the job. Which ones have you used, and for what?
Tell me about a time an AI tool got something wrong. How did you catch it?

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