Photonic Test Engineer

Nokia • New York, NY

8h • $84,560 - $157,040

About The Position

The Photonic Test Engineer develops wafer test infrastructure and conducts design verification testing on novel electro-optic devices. The role involves lab work, characterization of photonic and electronic integrated circuits, and collaboration with design teams to use test results to improve designs. The engineer also develops and automates wafer and chip test stations, integrates commercial hardware platforms into automated test systems, and designs and refines custom hardware using CAD tools and rapid prototyping to support transition to high-volume manufacturing.

Requirements

• Master's or PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C++, with experience developing and debugging complex test systems.
• Skill in analyzing measurement data to extract parameters and performance metrics.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and interface with vendors independently.

Nice To Haves

• Previous co-op or intern experience at Nokia.
• Fluency in Python and experience working with source control tools such as Git.
• Hands-on experience with RF measurement instruments such as vector network analyzers.
• Lab experience working with optical components and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct experiments to characterize photonic and electronic integrated circuits.
• Collaborate with design teams to apply test results toward design improvements.
• Develop and automate wafer/chip test stations for reliable data acquisition.
• Integrate commercial hardware platforms into automated test systems.
• Design and refine custom hardware using CAD tools and rapid prototyping, supporting transition to high-volume manufacturing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time