Senior Optical Engineer
foundational
Senior Optical Engineer
About this role
As a Senior technical contributor for the design and development of optical line system products, you will work closely with our optical system design team to translate system requirements into product and then component specifications.
Responsible for optical design, calibration, optical DVT and debug of said products, including EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, FOADMs, ROADMs, OPM, OCM, optical switches, OTDR, spectrum equalizers and other advanced optical modules.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a design and development function for optical line system products
- 2 years of engineering experience with PhD in appropriate discipline •
- 3 years of experience with MS
- Prefer years of experience integrating various and adjacent disciplines for product development, as calibration automation, test automation, electrical, FPGA, FW, SW
You have:
- Master’s degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Optics, Physics or Electrical Engineering
- Optical systems engineering • Optical communications product design and development
- Write engineering and design specifications
- Write test plans, review test results and judge design margins to support compliance to specifications over life of product
- Accountable leadership
- Highly organized with strong attention to details
- Superb communication: verbal and written
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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.
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This Senior Optical Engineer position at Nokia Corporation was posted on Jun 29, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Optical Engineer
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