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​

Nokia is searching for an individual to work as a Product Engineer within the Optical Modules Group (OMG) on developing and introducing new Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC)-based telecommunication products at the systems level. The position is within the Optical Modules Group (OMG) department and is based in Sunnyvale, CA.

NION2026

• M.S. degree + 5+ years' experience or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (electronics, electro-optics), Materials Science, Photonics, or Physics (optics, semiconductors) + 2+ years' experience in photonic integration

• Experience with III-V or related optoelectronic device physics and design. Working knowledge of device fabrication, materials, and epi is desirable.

• Working knowledge of optical and coherent signal test methods

• Aptitude to work with a large body of data, perform statistical analysis, and present data and ideas to a diverse audience

• Team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ensure that photonic integrated circuit performance requirements are met at the system level

• Interact with design, test, controls, reliability, and manufacturing to define calibration methods and performance screens

• Perform statistical data analysis on large data sets to characterize and improve the product

• Support quality analysis and evaluation of development, proto, and pilot units

• Drive improvements in product quality during the pilot ramp