[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Nokia jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nokia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Nokia · United States # Silicon Photonics Design & Test Engineer United States Hybrid Design Listed on Nokia’s official careers site. Posted May 19, 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/36436) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Nokia](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nokia/) / Silicon Photonics Design & Test Engineer ## Job description Are you a passionate Silicon Photonics Design Engineer eager to contribute to groundbreaking research and development? Join our team and play a key role in designing and developing cutting-edge silicon photonics integrated circuits. You'll lead the entire development process, from design and fabrication to testing and analysis, for complex photonic devices and systems-on-chip. Collaborate with experienced designers on innovative projects and large-scale silicon photonics circuits. Apply now and be part of a team pushing the boundaries of photonic technology! ## Responsibilities Drive the architecture and development of next-generation optical engines in advanced Si photonics process technologies for high-performance pluggable optics and embedded solutions for coherent DWDM long-haul and metro transport applications. Own product definition, PIC architecture innovation, and specification of integrated photonic circuits for coherent Tx/Rx signal processing chains, critical optical components, and comprehensive test methodologies tailored to meet demanding requirements across long-haul, metro, and pluggable coherent optical systems. Spearhead link budget development and optimization across coherent optical transport links, driving analysis of system performance, channel impairments, chromatic dispersion, polarization effects, active and passive component margins, and foundry process capabilities to ensure first-pass silicon photonic designs meet aggressive performance targets in both long-haul and metro deployments. Champion design-for-test and design-for-manufacturing (DFM) best practices, establishing photonic device characterization strategies and test protocols to enable rapid volume ramp and high-yield manufacturing in next-generation coherent pluggable platforms and integrated transceiver solutions. Lead design reviews as a recognized subject matter expert in silicon photonic component design, setting technical direction and raising the bar for system-level performance, power efficiency, and manufacturability across diverse coherent optical applications. Drive cross-functional execution with photonics design, RFIC/EIC, DSP, packaging, product engineering, foundry technology partners, test development, and product leadership to architect and deploy scalable design automation, simulation frameworks, and test infrastructure that accelerates deployment of innovative coherent optic solutions. ## Qualifications You have: MS or Ph.D. graduate in integrated optics silicon photonics, electrical engineering, or applied physics. 5 years of industry experience working in silicon photonics, integrated optics or relevant fields. Possess extensive technical expertise in silicon photonics device design (including device performance characterization and validation). Lab experience in optical engineering test, fiber-waveguide coupling, and design verification testing. Experience in RF design, test and characterization of photonic devices, using devices such VNAs, spectrum analyzers, etc. Solid programming skills in Python or C/C++. General good understanding of general concepts in physics, especially in optics or electromagnetics. ### It would be nice if you had Previous experience as Nokia intern or co-op, proficiency with optics design tools, such as Lumerical. Experience with designing or characterizing silicon photonic or other integrated optical/optoelectronic devices or circuits. Strong understanding of general concepts in fiber optics and integrated optics. Experience in photonic integrated circuit design, modeling and layout. Solid numerical and physics-related programming skills. Experience with high-frequency design and modeling. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: May 19, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 154 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/36436) ## More jobs at Nokia ### [ASIC Physical Design Coop](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nokia/jobs/696aa68a1841fee71cfb/) United States ### [Director, ASIC Physical Design](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nokia/jobs/d2e4327dc6d88456a17b/) United States ### [Hardware Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nokia/jobs/599afcf4963f78db82b8/) United States ### [High-Speed Analog / RF Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nokia/jobs/9786ce8b8dbbd4a07abf/) United States ### [Mechanical Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nokia/jobs/a27ebc64403f12529cd0/) United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Member of Technical Staff, Silicon Photonics Integration](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/2ff2584d0f60a7b1fa2f/) Coherent · United States ### [Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer (SiPh Test Solutions, Haifa, Israel)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/teradyne/jobs/934a6e42005661e92410/) Teradyne · Haifa, IL ### [Principal Silicon Photonics Wafer Test Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/coherent/jobs/74dbef1ffdf71197d230/) Coherent · Fremont, CA, United States ### [Process Test Technician (Day Shift) (Silicon Photonics)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/globalfoundries/jobs/939a52acb4da9449a10a/) GlobalFoundries · Malta, New York, United States of America ### [Silicon Photonics Component Design Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/intel/jobs/ba4041ed5e2d9de5dd02/) Intel · US, New Mexico, Albuquerque [Design jobs](/functions/design/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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