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Optical System Engineer Co-Op

NOKIA
Murray, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/2/2026

Number of Positions: 1 Only for candidates from outside the US

Duration: 4 months

Location: Onsite in Murray Hill, NJ

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently a candidate for a PhD degree in Computer Science or a related field with an accredited school.


  • Perform optical simulations and modal analyses, including wave propagation, resonator design, AWGs, and laser cavity modeling.
  • Conduct RF circuit simulations and characterize high-speed components using S-parameters and driver modeling.
  • Develop lab automation tools using Python, AI frameworks, FPGAs, Red Pitayas, Arduinos, and automated wafer-probing systems.
  • Carry out hands-on experimentation in optical labs, including optical alignment, device characterization, and testing of high-speed communication hardware.
  • Analyze, summarize, and present results; prepare technical papers for conferences and journals; and collaborate with experts across photonics, optical networks, and electronics.


  • Hands-on experience testing electro-optic and photonic devices in laboratory environments.
  • Knowledge of optical waveguides, modulators, detectors, and related device physics.
  • Knowledge of electrical circuitry and its interaction with photonic components.
  • Experience working with free-space optical systems and alignment techniques.
  • Familiarity with passive optical devices, including filters, resonators, and interferometer networks.
  • Proficiency with simulation tools for waveguide modeling and optical circuit design.

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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.

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