Nokia

Hardware Electro-Optics Engineer

Nokia • $100K — $120K *
Ottawa, ON K1G 3J6In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or related field
  • Significant experience in electro-optical hardware design and testing
  • In-depth knowledge of opto-electronic devices and optical networking technologies
  • Hands-on laboratory experience with testing electro-optical systems
  • Proficiency with MATLAB and Simulink for modeling and analysis
  • Scripting experience with languages like Python or MATLAB for automated testing
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Define and validate electro-optical subsystem specifications for high-speed communication
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams for optimal system performance
  • Perform modeling and simulation to support design decisions
  • Develop system-level link budgets and performance metrics for optical transmission
  • Lead integration activities for electro-optical subsystems and assemblies
  • Create and execute test methodologies for validation and reliability
  • Analyze test results and drive corrective actions to address performance issues
  • Document technical findings, including specifications and test plans

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunity to lead integration activities and contribute to hardware design
  • Access to advanced laboratory instrumentation for testing
  • Involvement in cutting-edge optical networking technology projects
  • Career growth opportunities in a dynamic field
  • Opportunity to influence product development from concept to production
Full Job Description
Job Description

The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in electro-optical technologies, strong analytical capabilities, and extensive hands-on laboratory experience. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Optical Engineering, Firmware (FW), Hardware Systems, DSP, and Product Development teams to deliver industry-leading optical networking solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Define, analyze, and validate electro-optical subsystem requirements and specifications for high-speed communication systems.


  • Collaborate with Optical, Hardware Systems, DSP, FPGA, and Firmware teams to ensure optimal system-level performance.


  • Perform electro-optical modeling, simulation, and performance analysis to evaluate design trade-offs and support architecture decisions.


  • Develop and validate system-level link budgets, signal integrity analyses, and performance metrics for optical transmission systems.


  • Support hardware design reviews and provide technical leadership in electro-optical design decisions.


  • Lead integration activities for circuit pack assemblies and electro-optical subsystems.


  • Develop comprehensive test methodologies and execute characterization, validation, and reliability testing.


  • Analyze test results, identify root causes of performance issues, and drive corrective actions.


  • Create detailed technical documentation, including specifications, test plans, procedures, and reports.
  • Work closely with manufacturing and product engineering teams to support product qualification and production readiness.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • Significant industry experience in electro-optical hardware design, integration, and testing.


  • Strong understanding of opto-electronic devices and subsystems, including lasers, modulators, photodiodes, transceivers, and optical networking technologies.

  • Extensive hands-on laboratory experience testing and characterizing electro-optical components and systems.


  • Experience using MATLAB and Simulink for system modeling, performance analysis, and DSP algorithm evaluation.


  • Experience creating automated test solutions using scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, Perl, or similar.


  • Demonstrated ability to develop detailed test plans, execute validation activities, and document results.


  • Excellent troubleshooting, debugging, and root-cause analysis skills.


  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to multidisciplinary teams.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with coherent optical communication systems and high-speed optical transport technologies.


  • Familiarity with FPGA-based platforms and digital hardware architectures.


  • Knowledge of high-speed analog and mixed-signal circuit design principles.


  • Experience with optical and electrical simulation tools.


  • Familiarity with telecom/networking standards and optical transmission protocols.


  • Experience working in product development environments from concept through production release.


  • MATLAB / Simulink


  • Python or other scripting languages


  • Digital Signal Processing (DSP)

  • Optical system simulation and modeling


  • Oscilloscopes, Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT), Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), Network Analyzers, and related laboratory instrumentation


  • Automated test development and data analysis

About Nokia

Nokia is a Finnish multinational telecommunications, information technology, and consumer electronics company. The company was founded in 1865 and has since grown to become one of the largest telecommunications equipment manufacturers in the world. Nokia's products include mobile phones, smartphones, and network equipment, among others. The company is committed to innovation and has a strong focus on research and development. Nokia is also committed to sustainability and has set ambitious targets for reducing its environmental impact. The company operates in over 100 countries and has a strong presence in Europe, Asia, and North America.
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Size
87,927 employees
Market Cap
$25.8 billion
Industry
Telecommunications & Hardware
Net Income
-$2.5 billion
Founded
1865
5 Year Trend
-1.2%
Revenue
$21.8 billion
NASDAQ
NOK
* Ladders Estimates

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