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Opto-Electronic Subsystems Co-op

Nokia

Nokia

United States
Posted on Dec 1, 2025
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Position: Opto-Electronic Subsystem Co-op (U.S.)
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 15 Weeks
Date: June 1st, 2026 to September 11th, 2026
Location: On-site in Murray Hill, New Jersey.

The team you'll be part of

The Opto-Electronic Subsystem Group within the Smart Network in Bell Labs advances the state of the art in high-speed transceiver design, digital signal processing, and fiber transmission.

Hands-on experience with high-speed optics and optoelectronics; experience with short-reach and long-distance fiber transmission systems; understanding of advanced modulation formats and modern coding schemes.

Education Recommendations

Currently a candidate for a PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field at an accredited school in the USA.

About Nokia

Join us in creating the technology that helps the world act together.

We are a B2B technology innovation leader, pioneering networks that sense, think and act™, putting the world’s people, machines and devices in sync to create a more sustainable, productive and accessible future.



About the Business Group

The Strategy and Technology organization drives Nokia’s future innovation by identifying value-creation opportunities, setting a unified company vision, and developing coherent business, technology, and architecture strategies. It establishes a research foundation for new products and solutions while providing critical infrastructure to support secure and effective execution across all Nokia business units.

Nokia Bell Labs, the world-renowned industrial research arm of Nokia has pioneered breakthrough foundational technologies over the past 100 years like the transistor, laser, Unix, and solar cell - shaping modern communications, computing and connectivity. Today, it drives innovation in AI, quantum computing, 6G, and space communications, bridging groundbreaking research to real-world applications with meaningful impact on society. With ten Nobel Prizes and five Turing Awards, Nokia Bell Labs continues to define the future of technology.


Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
Some of our benefits for students in the US:
  • Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
  • Professional development events and networking opportunities
  • Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
  • Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
  • Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
  • A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond

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 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
Join Nokia Bell Labs as a summer intern and contribute to research shaping the next generation of high-speed optical transceivers for applications ranging from short-reach links to long-haul networks. In this role, you'll develop and evaluate digital signal processing algorithms, build or enhance fiber-transmission testbeds, and characterize optical and electronic devices. This is a hands-on opportunity to deepen your expertise in advanced optical communications while working alongside leading researchers.

  • Fundamental programming skills and the ability to work with modern software tools.

  • Basic knowledge of communication systems and related technologies.

It Would Be Nice If You Also Had

  • Experience with digital signal processing and related algorithm development.

  • Hands-on experience building fiber transmission testbeds or similar experimental setups.

  • Skills in designing and characterizing devices or components for advanced telecommunication applications.

As a summer intern, you will work on research projects addressing the next generation high-speed optical transceivers for one or multiple of the key applications e.g. long-haul systems, short-reach systems, etc.

As part of our team, you will:

  • Learn and write digital signal processing algorithms for modulation and signal recovery.

  • Build or extend existing fiber transmission test beds.

  • Characterize and test optical and electronic devices.

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