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Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT Engineer

Nokia
New Providence, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/19/2026
Job Description

Our team is growing our Optical Hardware Integration and DWDM transmission capacity and as such is seeking a Optical DWDM Transmission SDVT engineer to work in our cutting edge DWDM optical transmission lab, characterizing DWDM transmission with high speed optical transponders in long-haul and metro optical networks. Work also could include subsea cable characterization, commissioning, integration, and field support.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

  • Planning and execution of transmission tests on DWDM line systems
  • Development and modelling of link engineering rules
  • Analyze results and perform experimental transmission tests that drive Architecture and System Engineering decisions
  • Setup and maintenance of optical test beds
  • Work may include characterizing and acceptance test of customer links
  • Interface with customers, perform customer demos
  • Operation and revision of test automation software (LabVIEW, HP VEE, Visual Basic, Python) and AI tools
  • Extensive hands-on lab work
  • Documentation of test results
  • Presenting and articulating results to customers and colleagues

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

  • Minimum MS in EE or Physics or equivalent work experience in optical or electrical engineering
  • Minimun 6 years of related experience
  • Experience in the use of AI for programming, data analysis and test plan development
  • An understanding of subsea optical cable design is a plus.
  • Experience and expertise in high speed optical transmission
  • Experience in DWDM system design, architecture, and testing
  • Practical experience in development and modelling of link engineering rules and optical network characteristics
  • Familiarity with Nokia optical products is a plus
  • Experience with optical transmission test equipment including Optical Spectrum Analyzers, Bit Error Rate test sets, optical power meters, and high-speed scopes
  • Familiarity with test automation and scripting software including Python, LabVIEW, Visual Basic and HP VEE
  • Familiarity with optical simulation tools

About Us

Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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.

Learn more about life at Nokia .

Our recruitment process

We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.

If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia .

About The Team

Some of our benefits in US :

  • Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
  • Health and dental benefits
  • Short-term disability, and long-term disability
  • Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
  • Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
  • Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Tuition Assistance Plan
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia Maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 7 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

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