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Optical Engineer

Posted 6 Days Ago
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Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in India
Mid level
Remote or Hybrid
Hiring Remotely in India
Mid level
Designs, integrates, and tests coherent optical transceivers and transponder line cards. Responsibilities include evaluating optical components, developing test routines, running and updating Python automation scripts, collecting and analyzing performance data, documenting test plans and results, troubleshooting optical systems, and collaborating with firmware, hardware, and optics teams to meet design and quality targets.
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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.
 

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Responsibilities
  • 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.
Qualifications

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.
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About the Team

Some of our benefits in India:

  • Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work–life balance
  • Health and well-being support – medical insurance for you and your family, health check-ups, life and accident insurance, well-being programs, and employee resource groups 
  • A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave based on eligibility
  • Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
  • Career growth & mobility – technical career paths, job rotations, international assignments, and relocation support
  • Continuous learning – technical certifications, mentoring programs, coaching, and digital learning platforms
  • Opportunities to innovate and contribute through Nokia’s research and development environment
  • Recognition programs that celebrate outstanding contributions
  • Workplace support – ergonomic working support and mobile device programs based on eligibility

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