About the role#
Join our Advanced Optics group as a Photonic Test Coop. You will work with R&D engineers to support the development of next-generation Silicon Photonics based optical transceivers. This role offers the chance to gain experience in a high-growth field while contributing to custom hardware and software projects.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with R&D engineers to build test routines for optical transceivers.
- Design and execute experiments, then analyze the resulting data to draw conclusions.
- Contribute to the creation of custom hardware and software.
- Learn how to automate test routines.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Ph.D., Master's, or Bachelor's degree program in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering.
- Ability to read and interpret data.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- A desire to learn new skills and achieve goals.
- College-level coursework in Electrodynamics, Optics, and Statistics.
- Working knowledge of at least one programming language.
- Experience with CAD software.
- Familiarity with Git or other software version control systems.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in New York, NY.
- The term runs from January through May 2027.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
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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