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Nokia · United States

# Staff PIC RF Test Development Engineer

United States On-site Senior individual contributor Operations 

Listed on Nokia’s official careers site. Posted September 30, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Nokia’s careers site →](https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/40969)

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## Job description

In an increasingly connected world, the pandemic has highlighted just how essential telecom networks are to keeping society running. The Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to connectivity, pushing the boundaries to deliver more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise​ Join Optical Networks division, where innovation meets scale in the AI-driven data center era.

With the recent acquisition of Infinera, we’ve united two industry leaders to create an optical networking powerhouse—combining cutting-edge technology with proven leadership to redefine the future of connectivity.​ NION2026

## Responsibilities
- Lead high-speed, coherent and direct-detect component or subsystem design verification test
- Design of test plans and algorithms, execution of module performance validation tests
- Work closely with Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design, mixed signal ASIC, module design teams as well as system engineering group to ensure quality release of new products

## Qualifications

Fundamental understanding of high-speed optoelectronic device characteristics and/or high-speed RF communication electronics Familiarity with coherent and/or direct-detect communication (sub)systems: modulation formats, multiplexing concepts, basic performance metrics of broadband communication systems Hands-on experience with high-speed optoelectronic device characterization techniques (e.g. >50GHz electro-optical small signal test, QPSK/PAM large signal test) and equipment (e.g.

VNA/PNA, LCA, AWG, real-time oscilloscope) Fundamental understanding of active semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g. semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators) Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, VB.net or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisition Familiar with active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g. semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators, waveguides) is a plus
- Ability to build, maintain and troubleshoot complex test hardware and software in a cross-functional environment Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed documentation
- Ability to work well in cross-functional development teams, as well as excellent oral and written communication skills Education / Experience PhD. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with minimum of 3 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications, photonics, high speed electronics or systems.

We will consider Master’s degree with 3+ years of applicable experience.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Sep 30, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 20, 2026
- Listed for: 20 days
- Location: United States
- Work arrangement: On-site[Apply on Nokia’s careers site →](https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/40969)

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