Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT Engineer

Nokia Corporation
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📍 United StatesFull time

About this role

Our team is growing our Optical Hardware Integration and DWDM transmission capacity and as such is seeking a Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT engineer to work in our cutting edge DWDM optical transmission lab, characterizing DWDM transmission with high speed optical transponders in long-haul and metro optical networks. Work also could include subsea cable characterization, commissioning, integration, and field support.

 

  • Planning and execution of transmission tests on DWDM  line systems 
  • Development and modelling of link engineering rules 
  • Analyze results and perform experimental transmission tests that drive Architecture and System Engineering decisions 
  • Setup and maintenance of  optical test beds 
  • Work may include characterizing and acceptance test of customer links 
  • Interface with customers, perform customer demos 
  • Operation and revision of test automation software (LabVIEW, HP VEE, Visual Basic, Python) and AI tools 
  • Extensive hands-on lab work 
  • Documentation of test results 
  • Presenting and articulating results to customers and colleagues 

     

You have:

  • Minimum MS in EE or Physics or equivalent work experience in optical or electrical engineering 
  • Minimun 6 years of related experience
  • Experience in the use of AI for programming, data analysis and test plan development
  • An understanding of subsea optical cable design is a plus. 
  • Experience and expertise in high speed optical transmission 
  • Experience in DWDM system design, architecture, and testing 
  • Practical experience in development and modelling of link engineering rules and optical network characteristics 
  • Familiarity with Nokia optical products is a plus 
  • Experience with optical transmission test equipment including Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Bit Error Rate test sets, optical power meters, and high-speed scopes 
  • Familiarity with test automation and scripting software including Python, LabVIEW, Visual Basic and HP VEE 
  • Familiarity with optical simulation tools 



     
Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. 



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