Photonic Circuit Test Engineer

Nokia

PIC Test Development Engineer creating and implementing SW and HW solutions for testing complex PICs. Join Nokia to translate cutting-edge photonics into production-grade optical modules.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeSunnyvale • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,133 - $223,104 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design test plans and algorithms of PIC/subassembly performance validation tests
Develop, implement, and document test hardware and software solutions supporting new device characterization
Hands-on development of electrical/optical/thermal probing and testing
Development of fully automated production level test solutions, including motion/vision control HW and SW
Extensive test station qualification work, including gage repeatability & reproducibility (GRR) and statistical process control (SPC)
Thorough documentation of all test solutions and communication to other teams
Tracking of schedules and milestones for test development projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD. in  Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or equivalent with minimum of 3 years of applicable graduate-level and/or industrial experience in optical communications or photonics, or Master’s degree with 3+ years of applicable industry experience.
Fundamental understanding of active and passive semiconductor optoelectronic device characteristics (e.g. semiconductor lasers/amplifiers, photo diodes, modulators, waveguides)
Hands-on experience with semiconductor electrical and optical characterization techniques (e.g. diode characterization, laser threshold, spectral measurements, optical power measurements)
Programming experience in Matlab, C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, VB.net or similar for automation of instrument control and data acquisition
Software development skills and strong drive for test automation and data analysis
Ability to build, maintain and troubleshoot complex test hardware and software in a cross-functional environment
Experience with a production level test environment (including GRR, SPC, tool qualification) is a plus.
Experience with database tools like JMP, SQL is a plus.
Fluent in MS Office
Attention to detail and willingness to produce detailed documentation
Ability to work within a team environment, clearly and concise communication inside and outside the Test team

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

Test Plan DesignElectrical Characterization TechniquesOptical Characterization TechniquesTest Hardware DevelopmentTest Software DevelopmentData AnalysisAutomated Test SolutionsGage Repeatability & Reproducibility (GRR)Motion/Vision ControlProduction Level Test Environment

Soft Skills

Attention To DetailClear CommunicationTeam Collaboration