Optical test and automation engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 5, 2026. Nokia scores A on the Alion truth index.
As an optical test and automation engineer you will contribute to the development of coherent pluggable modules to further enrich Optical Networks portfolio https://www.nokia.com/optical-networks/
You will take responsibility for the early phase optical testing of the module, involved from design through validation and production deployment.
As a member of our pluggable design team, you’ll be working alongside other experienced and multidisciplinary teams with strong records of delivering innovative products contributing in the supply chain for the increasing AI deployments worldwide and telco providers.
The optical test and automation engineer will be responsible for the definition and implementation of automated test used in early bring-up phases and in production. This requires interfacing with Optical Engineers, FW Engineers, HW Engineers and manufacturers to ensure test coverage of the main subsystems of the modules and adhesion to requirements.
This also involves ownership of technical documentation; test reporting and the ability to interact with different stakeholders across various time zones.
- Requirement analysis and feasibility studies
- Design and maintenance of automated test routines
- Documentation ownership for test and automation procedures
- Samples and unit test/qualification and reporting
- Must have
Education: MS in Electronic/Optical/Photonic/SW Engineering
Experience with Python, especially in test and automation environments
Knowledge of Lab instrumentation used in electro-optical testing
Fluency in English interest to work in a multinational company environment
Availability to travel across Europe and Far East Asia when needed
It would be nice if you had
- Knowledge of electronics and photonics basic concepts
- Previous experience in Telecom equipment testing