What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photonic Test Engineer Co-op position at Nokia?
Job Description
Number of Position(s): 2
Duration: 4 months
Date: September - December, 2026
Location: Onsite in Murray Hill, NJ
Educational Recommendations:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field at an accredited U.S. school.
Description:
Photonic Test Engineer Co-op will perform delegated tasks to support development, integration and verification of Test Benches for PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) and electronic assemblies.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
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 for students in the US :
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 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.
Number of Position(s): 2
Duration: 4 months
Date: September - December, 2026
Location: Onsite in Murray Hill, NJ
Educational Recommendations:
Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field at an accredited U.S. school.
Description:
Photonic Test Engineer Co-op will perform delegated tasks to support development, integration and verification of Test Benches for PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) and electronic assemblies.
How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn
- Support circuit board bring-up, testing, and debugging.
- Assist with development of test cases for electrical and Photonic Integrated Circuit assemblies.
- Assist with assembly, integration, and verification of the Test Benches.
- Work hands-on in the hardware lab with Optical, RF and Electrical instruments: Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters, Laser Sources.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers to apply classroom learning to real-world projects in optical and electrical system integration and test.
- Basic software programming and test automation skills. Python preferred.
- Ability to work in HW lab with test instruments, hardware, and circuit boards.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Hands-on experience with Optical, RF and Electrical instruments: Spectrum Analysers, Power Meters, Laser Sources, etc.
- Experience with Test SW automation in Python.
- Familiarity with fibre-optics and opto-electronic devices.
- Debug and failure root cause analysis skills.
- Data Analysis skills: measurement data review to extract parameters and performance metrics.
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 for students in the US :
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
- Professional development events and networking opportunities
- Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
- Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
- Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
- A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond
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 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.