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Optical Packaging Engineer

Nokia
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/7/2026
Job Description

Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of optical package design? We're seeking a talented and driven Optical Packaging Engineer to lead the development of next-generation optical solutions. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize optical coupling efficiency and ensure seamless transition to mass production. If you're eager to own the design and development of fiber pigtail, lens coupling, and free space optics, while staying abreast of cutting-edge technologies, we encourage you to apply!

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

  • Lead next generation optical package design in collaboration with cross-functional teams, stakeholders and vendors to ensure package requirements are met.
  • Own all the development of all the optical coupling activities and designs: fiber pigtail, lens coupling, free space optics, etc…
  • Optimize the optical coupling efficiency of optical engines and apply Design for Manufacturing principles to meet production volumes and cost targets.
  • Survey advanced optical coupling solutions, materials and vendors to stay current with new technological advancements.
  • Own and maintain the process and the manufacturing documentation, along with Bill of Materials for new products.
  • Drive package debug activities during product validation and qualification.
  • Support the development activities at our Contract Manufacturers, both remotely and on-site to ensure a smooth transition to mass production.

Key Skills And Experience

You have:

  • 2-4 years of experience.
  • Experience in high-speed electronics package design and laser package design.
  • Experience with optical coupling, fiber pigtail attachment, free space optics.
  • Experience in microelectronics, optoelectronics packaging design and assembly.
  • Knowledgeable in packaging technologies and processes, with glass/ceramic/metal material properties and multilayer materials interfaces after bonding.
  • Experience with documentation of fabrication, inspection, and assembly processes.
  • Solid interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills in order to interact with engineering staff, external vendors and contractors effectively.
  • Experience with package and process design/development from design to production.

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Knowledgeable in materials property and process, yield analysis and enhancement, failure mode and analysis, quality tools, such as DOE, SPC, and Six-Sigma process and analysis; Familiar with Industry Test Standards, such as JEDEC, EIA, Telcordia, Mil-Std, etc.
  • Expertise in high-volume packaging of 2.5/ 3D packages.
  • Knowledge of material properties and associated mechanical part fabrication processes.
  • Familiar with flipchip, BGA, PCBA, Flex design reliability and processing.
  • Experience with metrology techniques such as SEM/XSEM, confocal microscopy, or acoustic imaging - or equivalent practical work experience.

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people’s lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.

We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

  • One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
  • Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
  • Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia’s 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed.

Additional Information

US/Canada Nokia Offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes but is not limited to:

  • 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.

About The Team

The pandemic has highlighted how important telecoms networks are to society. Nokia’s Network Infrastructure group is at the heart of a revolution to bring more and faster network capacity to people worldwide through our ambition, innovation, and technical expertise.

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