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# Photonic Test Engineer

- **Company:** Nokia
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Software Debugging, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), Operational Databases, Software Engineering, PIC Microcontroller
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0a4c07e506c0ea61

## About the Role

* BS or MS degree in a relevant field (Electrical, Electronics, Optics, RF) or equivalent work experience.
 * Hands-on experience with Optical test and measurement instruments: OSA (optical spectrum analyzers), TLS (tunable laser sources), EDFAs, wavelength meters, power meters.
 * 3+ years experience in Functional Test SW development for photonic, optical, electronics and electrical components/modules. Python preferred.

It would be nice if you also had:

 * Hands-on experience with RF test and measurement instruments: Power Meters, Spectrum Analysers, Signal Generators, VNA.
 * Debug and failure root cause analysis skills. Data Analysis: measurement data review to extract parameters and performance metrics.
 * Willingness to periodically travel (domestic and international, less than 15%). Understanding of Coherent optical transmission desirable.

## Description

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with a solid understanding of Manufacturing Test Engineering. As a Photonic Test Engineer, you will develop automated manufacturing test solutions and provide technical support to our manufacturing partners. You will be a part of an international test development team, embedded in a worldwide Optical Research and Development organization.

 * Development of fully automated production-level test solutions for optical components, modules and assemblies used in high speed optical network equipment
 * Develop FT (Functional Test) SW to test functionality and quality of PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit)
 * Monitor production data, diagnose process variations, troubleshoot test stations, perform GRR
 * Provide technical support to manufacturing partners. Assist with product failure analysis and troubleshooting
 * Review and contribute to technical documentation (schematics, test specifications, test set layout, product testability)
 * Support the adaptation of the test station from the R&D phase into high-volume manufacturing test platforms
 * Interface with product development teams (software, hardware, firmware, Optical) and worldwide EMS partners


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