Nokia

Principal InP Laser Development Engineer

Nokia$130K — $180K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (EE) or Physics required.
  • 8 to 15 years of industry experience designing InP lasers for high-volume applications.
  • Proven expertise in designing InP lasers for transmitter photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
  • Experience with high-power laser applications a plus.
  • Strong background in encapsulating optical design in personal or commercial simulation software.

Responsibilities

  • Design and simulate optical waveguides for efficient laser-to-fiber coupling.
  • Utilize software tools to simulate laser operations and assess optical fields.
  • Develop epitaxial layers vital for active photonic devices.
  • Implement process design and fabrication techniques for InP devices and PICs.
  • Conduct comprehensive testing and characterization of InP lasers and semiconductor optical amplifiers (SOAs).
  • Analyze photonic device data extensively in a manufacturing context.
  • Lead a team in developing InP lasers for commercial market introduction.

Benefits

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan for future financial security.
  • Comprehensive health and dental benefits for employee well-being.
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage for job protection.
  • Company-paid life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) for peace of mind.
  • Tuition Assistance Plan to support continuous education.
  • Adoption assistance for families looking to expand their households.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan to engage employees in company ownership.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Prerequisite experience should include 1 or more areas
  • Design of InP lasers for transmitter PICs
  • Design of InP lasers for high-power applications


Responsibilities

Key engineering expertise in all of the following areas is required
  • Design and simulation of optical waveguides, coupling lasers to fibers
  • Simulation of lasers and SOAs with commercial or personally developed software, including carriers and optical fields
  • Design of epitaxial layers required for active devices
  • Process design/fabrication knowledge or process development experience of InP devices or PICs
  • Expertise in testing characterization of InP lasers and SOAs
  • Extensive photonic device data query and analysis in manufacturing environment
  • Experience guiding a team to develop InP lasers for commercial products

Location: willing to relocate to Sunnyvale/San Jose, CA

Qualifications

Ph.D. in EE or Physics, 8 to 15yrs industry experience designing and developing InP lasers for high volume applications.

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About the Team

Some of our benefits in US:

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D - Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program


The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

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All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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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