Staff Optical Test Development Engineer

Nokia

Staff Optical Engineer developing optical test solutions for Nokia's optical products. Focusing on continuous improvement of optical communication products while ensuring high quality and reliability.

Posted 4/30/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $105,488 - $195,906 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

.NETPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Be responsible for the development/sustaining, installation, documentation and support of Functional/System manufacturing test of Nokia’s optical transport equipment products.
Develop required test plans/specifications
Develop and support automated manufacturing test infrastructure
Develop VB.NET/Python based Software to automate the test execution
Develop tools for fault isolation and identification capability to manufacturing technical staff
Be responsible for refining process and strategy to drive failures earlier and then out of the manufacturing process
Be responsible for statistical analysis of optical product test parameters and equipment measurements
Work/partner with other engineering staff to define and implement detailed testability requirements
Be a key member of cross functional NPI team
Be a key member of cross functional defect reduction team
Be responsible for continual maturing of test infrastructure
Be able to work independently and prioritize tasks on a weekly/monthly level

Requirements

What you’ll need

Working experience in products with hardware, firmware and software elements
Working experience in products of optical transport networks or optical switches/routers.
Practical experience in defining test criteria based on product specifications, error of measurement.
Proven ability to develop automated test solutions and the deployment to remote manufacturing locations
Hands-on experience with electrical and optical test and measurement equipment such as optical switch, OSA, etc...and with optical tests such as OSNR, BER, Eye Diagram, and so on parametric measurements.
Knowledge of databases like SQL Server
Proficient in VB.NET/C#/C++ and Visual Studio 2020 or higher. Good at Python a plus.
The ideal candidate is analytic, detail-oriented, with great quantitative analysis skills, is self-motivated, able to proactively communicate with all employees and work well in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
BS/MS/PhD in EE or related field required
5+ years minimum experience with optical/data networking industry related test development

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

VB.NETPythonC#C++SQL Serverautomated test solutionsstatistical analysisoptical test measurementstest plans/specificationsfault isolation tools

Soft Skills

analytical skillsdetail-orientedquantitative analysisself-motivatedproactive communicationindependent worktask prioritizationteam collaborationcross-functional teamworkproblem-solving

Certifications

BS in Electrical EngineeringMS in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Electrical Engineering