Senior Optical Engineer

Job Description Join our Optical Engineering Team as a Senior Product Designer, where you'll be pivotal in shaping the next generation of transponder/muxponder products. Collaborating closely with cross‑functional teams—including Hardware, DSP, Firmware, and Software—you will optimize the performance of both client and line‑side optics. Your day‑to‑day job will involve integrating line modules, designing validation tests, and ensuring quality assurance while translating complex system requirements into precise specifications. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to mentor fellow engineers, fostering a collaborative environment centered around innovation. In our dynamic and supportive workspace, you'll thrive in a culture that values teamwork and technical excellence, driving forward our advancements in coherent optical communication technology. We are looking for passionate people ready to tackle demanding and shape the future of optical engineering with us—5 days a week in the office, fully engaged in our mission How You Will Contribute and What You Will Learn Guide the design and development of next‑generation transponder/muxponder products within the Optical Engineering Team. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (HW, DSP, FW, SW) to enhance optics performance for client and line‑side applications.\Oversee full integration of line modules, ensuring performance optimization and rigorous quality assurance. Conduct design validation and testing to verify module functionality and system‑level performance. Translate complex system requirements into detailed line module specifications in collaboration with peer engineering teams. Interface with vendors to source and procure optical components that meet stringent product specifications. Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering technical growth and collaboration within the team. Stay current with industry trends and best practices in coherent optical communication technology and design validation processes. Key Skills and Experience MS or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related fields. 3+ years of experience in Coherent Optical Communication (Transceivers/Transponders). 5+ years in optical engineering development. Deep expertise in Digital Signal Processing and high‑speed optical signal generation/detection. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. It would be nice if you also had Familiarity with optical communication systems and linear/nonlinear impairments. Experience with standard industry design validation processes and product life cycle. Strong English communication skills and people skills. About Us Come create the technology that helps the world act together. Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world. We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work. 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. Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal‑opportunity employer Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality: • One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere • Gender‑Equality Index by Bloomberg • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark Additional Information Corporate Retirement Savings Plan Health and dental benefits Short‑term disability, and long‑term disability Life insurance, and AD&DD – Company paid 2x base pay Optional or Supplemental life and AD&DD 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 US/Canada Nokia offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to the items above. The above benefits exclude students. Disclaimer for US/Canada: Nokia maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. (Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role). All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified. Seniority Level Not Applicable Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology Industries IT Services and IT Consulting and Telecommunications #J-18808-Ljbffr