PIC Product Engineer

Nokia

Product Engineer within the Optical Modules Group developing new PIC-based telecommunication products. Collaborating across teams to ensure performance and quality standards are met.

Posted 5/8/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,133 - $223,104 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure that photonic integrated circuit performance requirements are met at the system level
Interact with design, test, controls, reliability, and manufacturing to define calibration methods and performance screens
Perform statistical data analysis on large data sets to characterize and improve the product
Support quality analysis and evaluation of development, proto, and pilot units
Drive improvements in product quality during the pilot ramp

Requirements

What you’ll need

M.S. degree + 5+ years' experience or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering (electronics, electro-optics), Materials Science, Photonics, or Physics (optics, semiconductors) + 2+ years' experience in photonic integration
Experience with III-V or related optoelectronic device physics and design. Working knowledge of device fabrication, materials, and epi is desirable.
Working knowledge of optical and coherent signal test methods
Aptitude to work with a large body of data, perform statistical analysis, and present data and ideas to a diverse audience
Team-oriented with the ability to work cross-functionally
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

statistical data analysisphotonic integrationdevice physicsdevice fabricationmaterials scienceoptical test methodscoherent signal test methods

Soft Skills

team-orientedcross-functional collaborationverbal communicationwritten communication

Certifications

M.S. degreePh.D. in Electrical EngineeringPh.D. in Materials SciencePh.D. in PhotonicsPh.D. in Physics