This position will be responsible for optical development and validation of Infinera’s next-generation ICE transponder/muxponder line cards. The individual will work with the cross-functional development team to integrate key optical components into the line card and validate the optical performance and robustness of these components. The person will perform bring-up, debug, and design validation testing to verify the feature's function and the system's performance.

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related major

• 0-4 years of optical engineering product development experience in the telecommunication industry required.

• Familiar with coherent optical communication technology, digital signal processing, and high-speed optical signal generation and detection.

• Familiar with standard industry design validation process and product life cycle

• Familiar with optical communication systems and their linear and nonlinear impairments and tradeoffs, such as cross-talk, OSNR, chromatic dispersion, PMD, SPM, XPM, FWM, etc

• Being able to work under pressure and under tight deadlines.

• Strong English communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities; a collaborative team player.

• Previous Nokia intern or co-op experience in Optical Networks is preferred.

• Perform optical design verification tests for Nokia’s next-generation coherent linecards.

• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports.

• Translate test plans into executable code to automate and optimize testing processes.

• Design, configure, and set up various test stations to run and perform the design verification tests.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, firmware, DSP, hardware and optical teams to identify issues and collaborate on solutions.

• Perform data processing and analysis to support test results and troubleshooting.

• Compare test results to specifications and ensure that requirements can be met.