Number of Positions: 2
Duration: 4 months (full-time)
Dates: September - December, 2026
Location Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA
EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently a candidate for a Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field at an accredited school in the US
About Nokia
Nokia Optical Network group in Network Infrastructure Business Group is creating Intelligent Transport Networks with more speed, capacity, and scalability than ever before. Nokia’s differentiated technology is built on the world’s most advanced, high‐capacity Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). The InP PIC based optical transportation equipment is reshaping optical networks and the way of data flow in data centers.
About the Team
Nokia InP based PIC test development team develops and implements PIC characterization algorithms and methodologies. We are also responsible for establishing high volume manufacturing test capability and capacity.
Developing algorithms and methodologies for the next generation transceiver PIC
Running a variety of engineering or prototype tests
Collecting and analyzing test data with statistical analysis tools, such as JMP and Excel
Developing test processes and sequences for high volume production
Testing hardware integration and trouble shooting
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.
Our recruitment process
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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.
Advanced connectivity is key to enable the opportunities of AI – opening new doors for us and our customers. Once known for connecting people, our technology is now essential to connecting intelligence.
Our priority is to deliver superior performance with the trust and security our customers need and we’re a committed innovation partner, shaping the future of connectivity.
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