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Coherent Systems Engineer - Optical Modem Development and Optimization.
Nokia · San Jose, CA · Posted 38 days ago
Design next-generation coherent optical transceivers at the intersection of digital-optical integration, pushing the boundaries of high-speed communications systems.
Nokia is a company that is fundamentally changing the way people communicate and collaborate. They are seeking a Coherent Optical Systems Engineer to join their Optical Systems Group (OSG) to contribute to the design, characterization, and development of leading coherent optical transceivers. The role involves digital-optical integration, development of calibration algorithms, and performance characterization of transceivers.
Responsibilities
Digital-optical integration of next-generation coherent optical transceiversDevelopment of calibration and controls algorithms to maximize system level performancePerformance characterization of coherent pluggable transceivers, which will include detailed experimental validation of the constituent sub-components that comprise the pluggable, such as the analog, controls, and DSP ASICsActive member of the cross-functional product development team involving software, electronics, optics, and test Skills
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics with experience in optical communications, photonics, high-speed electronics or systemsNew Ph.D. graduates, as well as experienced professionals, are encouraged to applyFundamental understanding of optical communication systems, DWDM transmission systems, fiber transmission penalties, photonic integrated components, electronic (integrated) circuits, and signal analysis and processingHands-on experience working with system-level optical communication hardware and componentsExtensive understanding of coherent communications systems, including experience with QPSK, 16QAM, and 64QAM, as well as coding and forward error correction algorithmsExperience characterizing high-speed RF and mm-wave interconnects, amplifiers, and componentsCharacterization of RF/mm-wave systems, such as S parameter measurements, jitter measurements, ADC/DAC performance and ENOBHands-on experience with high-speed optical and electrical tests, measurement equipment control, and data acquisitionProgramming experience in Matlab, Python, VB.net, or C desired Company Overview
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