Optical Transceiver Validation Engineer
Nokia
As a Coherent Optical Transceiver Test Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in our Nokia Optical Networks R&D Hardware department. Your primary responsibility will be to enhance our optical validation processes through advanced test automation, ensuring high-quality and consistent results. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on an international, multi-site project, collaborating with diverse teams and contributing to the development of next-generation pluggable transceivers.
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- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
- Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
- Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
- A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond
We are seeking a Coherent Optical Transceiver Test Automation Engineer to join our team at Nokia Italy. The successful candidate will contribute to Nokia's global standardization of optical test methodologies for pluggable transceivers based on coherent transmission technology, focusing on test automation.
- Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
- Solid academic foundation and proven experience in optical communications and coherent transmission technology.
- Expertise in test automation using Python, with knowledge of AI-driven frameworks.
- Hands-on experience in functional optical validation (oDVT) and optical communication systems.
- Strong understanding of pluggable optical transceivers (QSFP-DD, OSFP) for high-speed transmission.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a team-oriented mindset.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Availability to work on-site at least 3 days per week.
- Capacity to manage international pressure and meet deadlines effectively.
- Lead the development and implementation of test automation strategies using Python and AI-driven frameworks.
- Ensure compliance with international standards and MSAs, such as IEEE, ITU-T, OIF, OpenZR+, and OpenROADM.
- Conduct functional optical validation (oDVT) and analyze test results to identify weaknesses in the device under test.
- Collaborate closely with other teams and stakeholders across different company locations worldwide.
- Increase the throughput of optical validation processes, optimizing efficiency and productivity.
- Enhance the quality and consistency of test results, ensuring accurate and reliable data.
- Enable systematic statistical data collection, providing valuable insights for AI-driven analytics.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in optical communications and coherent transmission technology.
- Foster a collaborative and aligned environment, promoting effective communication and knowledge sharing.