Optical Systems Architect
About The Position
As part of Nokia’s Optical Architecture group in the Optical Networks division, the Optical Systems Architect leads the design and architecture of novel optical DWDM communication systems. The role architects and implements optical hardware and software platforms in collaboration with Systems Architecture, Systems Engineering, and Software Development teams. The architect owns assigned DWDM line system cards and is accountable for their technical success from concept through release. The work includes defining linecard architecture and hardware specifications, setting modeling and validation criteria, directing feasibility studies, maintaining system requirements documents, and coordinating cross-functional engineering teams. The role also represents line system architecture in customer technical engagements and mentors engineers.
Requirements
- Expert knowledge of DWDM systems and fiber transmission effects, and how to account for them in system design.
- Deep knowledge of DWDM transmission hardware, including EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, ROADMs, and multiplexer technologies.
- Experience in long-haul optical link design, including power budgets, OSNR calculations, and transmission penalties.
- Knowledge of advanced coherent modulation formats, with hands-on experience transmitting them over long-haul systems.
- Proven track record of leading the architecture of optical line system hardware from concept to release.
- Experience writing system requirements and specifications for optical hardware.
- Sound, independent judgment on ambiguous and novel technical problems.
Responsibilities
- Architect and optimize DWDM line system products with fellow architects, accounting for transmission effects such as signal power and OSNR evolution and fiber nonlinearities.
- Translate Product Line Management requirements into linecard architecture and document trade-offs among performance, cost, risk, and schedule.
- Define key hardware specifications and baseline designs for linecards, including optical amplifiers, ROADMs, and multiplexers.
- Set modeling methods and acceptance criteria for validating linecard designs, and direct experimental feasibility studies of components and modules.
- Own detailed hardware and software system requirements documents (SRDs) for linecards, and lead design reviews with multi-site engineering teams.
- Align with cross-functional teams, from systems engineering through test and field deployment, on linecard plans and priorities.
- Represent line system architecture in technical engagements with key customers, including demonstrations of new optical transmission technologies.
- Mentor engineers and guide their technical work.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
