Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer

7 ore fa

Palermo, Sicilia, Italia Nokia Tempo pieno
Overview

As a Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer at Nokia, you drive the evaluation, validation, and introduction of advanced pluggable transceivers for Datacom and Telecom—from 100G to 1.6T. You will work within a global, cross-functional optics team to define requirements, support supplier selection, and shape the product portfolio. You lead test strategy definition, remote validation coordination, and hands-on lab validation in automated environments, contributing to Nokia’s cutting-edge optical solutions. This role blends deep technical expertise with project management and international collaboration to advance connectivity.

Retribuzione / Benefits
  • Flexible and hybrid working schemes
  • Maternity and paternity leave (minimum 90 days)
  • Life insurance
  • Well-being programs
  • NERG involvement
  • Career growth solutions
Responsabilità
  • Evaluate, validate and introduce pluggable optical transceivers into the product portfolio for Datacom and Telecom (100G–1.6T)
  • Define application requirements and procurement specifications in collaboration with PLM and suppliers
  • Support supplier selection, RFQ processes, and vendor technical evaluations
  • Develop test strategies, coordinate remote validation, and execute lab validation in automated test environments
  • Manage projects and reporting, balancing planning, coordination, and stakeholder communication
  • Engage with cross-functional teams across PLM, Procurement, suppliers, and validation groups
  • Perform technology scouting and assess enabling optical/microelectronics technologies
  • Review RFQ feedback and rank supplier capabilities to meet Nokia needs
  • Maintain knowledge of transceiver form factors, MSA specifications and industry standards (ITU-T, IEEE, OIF)
  • Operate effectively in an international, virtual team with strong communication and adaptability
  • Travel internationally as required to support validation and supplier engagements
  • Provide hands-on validation support and ensure alignment with product roadmap and quality goals
Requisiti fondamentali
  • Solid experience with pluggable optical transceivers for Datacom and Telecom (100G, 200G, 400G, 800G, 1.6T)
  • Deep knowledge of transceiver form factors and MSA specifications
  • Experience with enabling optics and microelectronics technologies, including optical propagation
  • Familiarity with industry standards ITU-T, IEEE, OIF for optical interfaces
  • Proven experience in optical transceiver validation and laboratory testing
  • Experience in test automation of validation setups
  • Preferred: Python, LabVIEW
  • Experience in technical discussions, assessments, and negotiations with optical module suppliers
  • Strong project and program management capabilities
  • Senior level autonomy in a technical role
  • Fluent in English; Italian nationality; strong communication in Italian and English
  • strong communication and collaboration in virtual teams
  • flexibility and adaptability in a global context
  • proactive and accountable mindset
  • Python
  • LabVIEW
  • test automation