About the role#
The Optical Systems Group at Nokia is hiring two interns for the Winter 2027 term. You will join a team focused on coherent optical networking technologies. This role involves working directly with hardware in a laboratory setting to support the development and validation of next-generation coherent pluggable transceivers.
What you'll do#
- Support the development, automation, and execution of optical system characterization and validation testing.
- Design and implement test methodologies to evaluate key performance metrics.
- Develop and maintain automated laboratory test frameworks using Python or MATLAB.
- Collect, process, and analyze large datasets from laboratory and system-level experiments.
- Present findings and technical recommendations to the engineering team.
- Assist in validating the optical performance of coherent photonic integrated circuits, analog, and DSP ASICs.
- Investigate performance issues, identify root causes, and verify corrective actions with a cross-functional team.
- Support integration and bring-up activities for early prototype hardware.
- Create software utilities for instrument control, data acquisition, calibration, and reporting.
- Participate in the design and validation of performance optimization and calibration algorithms.
- Document test procedures, experimental results, and technical findings.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, Applied Physics, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- A strong foundation in optical communications, photonics, signal processing, or communication systems.
- Experience with test automation and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or equivalent tools.
- Knowledge of measurement techniques and test equipment for coherent pluggables.
- Familiarity with software development practices, version control systems like Git, and automated test environments.
- Experience with statistical analysis, experimental design, or machine learning techniques.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex experimental data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California
- Term: January to May 2027
- Duration: 4 months
- Modality: On-site
- Employment: Full time
- Paid: Yes
About Nokia
Nokia provides technology for fixed, mobile, and transport networks. The company focuses on telecommunications, software, and services. It maintains headquarters in Espoo, Southern Finland. The organization operates as a public company with over 100,000 employees.
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