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Nokia · United States

# Staff Optical Engineer

United States Hybrid Senior individual contributor Operations 

Listed on Nokia’s official careers site. Posted October 22, 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/41549)

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## Job description

Join the development team for Nokia’s next generation digital coherent optical transceiver modules and take on critical challenges in chip, module, and system designs to enable the next generation multi terabit optical fiber transmission systems for data center, metro, and long haul markets.Individual contributor engineering position responsible for designing control algorithms for highly-integrated optical devices and implementing optical validation tests for digital coherent optical modules in the world’s fastest next generation optical networking systems.

NION2026

## Responsibilities

Design, implement and validate controls for digital coherent optical modules.

### Summary

Individual contributor engineering position responsible for design and simulation of advanced optical/optoelectronic designs and control systems to ensure high reliability and manufacturability. Essential Functions / Key Responsibilities Design, implement and validate controls for digital coherent optical modules. Evaluate system and device designs to ensure high reliability over lifetime of product.

## Qualifications

Education / Experience Ph.D. in Electrical or Optical Engineering + 5 years' experience M.S. in Electrical or Optical Engineering + 10 years' experience. Experience with fundamental and advanced photonic device design and characterization techniques. Experience with control systems design desirable. Software development skills desirable (C, PYTHON, VB, MATLAB or other) Excellent presentation and communication skills. Highly self-motivated, ability to learn quickly and move fast.

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 22, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 27, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 3, 2026
- Listed for: 12 days
- Location: United States
- Work arrangement: Hybrid[Apply on Nokia’s careers site →](https://fa-evmr-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1/job/41549)

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