Expert knowledge of DWDM systems and fiber transmission effects
Deep understanding of DWDM transmission hardware like EDFAs and ROADMs
Experience in long-haul optical link design, including power budgets and OSNR calculations
Knowledge of advanced coherent modulation formats with practical experience
Proven track record in leading optical line system hardware architecture
Experience in writing system requirements and specifications for optical hardware
Strong independent judgment on complex technical issues
Responsibilities
Architect and optimize DWDM line system products with fellow architects
Translate Product Line Management requirements into linecard architecture
Define key hardware specifications and baseline designs for linecards
Set modeling methods and acceptance criteria for validating linecard designs
Own detailed hardware and software system requirements documents
Align with cross-functional teams on plans and priorities for linecards
Represent line system architecture in technical engagements with customers
Mentor engineers and guide their technical work
Benefits
Opportunity to lead innovative optical communication projects
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
Mentorship opportunities for professional growth
Engagement with key customers and industry technologies
Involvement in cutting-edge optical hardware and software development
Full Job Description
Job Description
As part of Nokia's Optical Architecture group, you will have a unique opportunity to lead the design and architecture of novel optical DWDM communication systems. You will be responsible for architecting and implementing new optical hardware and software platforms in collaboration with our Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering and Software Development teams.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will own the architecture of assigned DWDM line system cards, and be accountable for their technical success from concept through release. Your key responsibilities will include:
Architecting and optimizing DWDM line system products with fellow architects, accounting for transmission effects such as signal power/OSNR evolution and fiber nonlinearities
Translating Product Line Management requirements into linecard architecture, and documenting trade-offs among performance, cost, risk and schedule
Defining key hardware specifications and baseline designs for these linecards, such as optical amplifiers, ROADMs and multiplexers
Setting the modeling methods and acceptance criteria used to validate linecard designs, and directing experimental feasibility studies of components and modules
Owning the detailed hardware and software system requirements documents (SRDs) for these linecards, and leading design reviews with multi-site engineering teams
Aligning with cross-functional teams, from systems engineering through test and field deployment, on plans and priorities for these linecards
Representing the line system architecture in technical engagements with key customers, including demonstrations of new optical transmission technologies
Mentoring engineers and guiding their technical work
Qualifications
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Expert knowledge of DWDM systems and fiber transmission effects, and how to account for them in system design
Deep knowledge of DWDM transmission hardware, including EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, ROADMs and multiplexer technologies
Experience in long-haul optical link design, including power budgets, OSNR calculations and transmission penalties
Knowledge of advanced coherent modulation formats, with hands-on experience of their transmission over long-haul systems
Proven track record of leading the architecture of optical line system hardware from concept to release
Experience writing system requirements and specifications for optical hardware
Sound, independent judgment on ambiguous and novel technical problems
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.
