Senior Photonics System Test Specialist

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Photonics System Test Specialist

Canada(Hybrid)

As a Photonics System Test Specialist at Nokia, you will be an integral part of our Fixed Networks Optics team. Your expertise in optical technologies and test infrastructure will be crucial in realizing Nokia's vision of an ultra-high-capacity access network. You will collaborate with optical experts, contract manufacturers, and R&D teams to develop innovative optical solutions. Your primary role is to ensure the successful transfer of new products to volume production, making a significant impact on our commercial success.

Your responsibilities

• Device testing, characterization, and modelling of optical components, sub-assemblies, and modules.
• Contributing to calibration and control strategies for low-cost, mass production.
• Developing and optimizing automated test setups for calibration and functional tests.
• Transferring and implementing test setups at volume production facilities.
• Interfacing with optical experts, contract manufacturers, and R&D teams.
• Researching and solving complex technical problems related to optical technologies.
• Working within schedule commitments and delivering high-quality results.
• Gaining experience in production processes and yield optimization.
• Using Python for test automation and analysis, and procedural/object-oriented programming.
• Constructing and automating laboratory test setups with various equipment.

Your skills and experience

• Master's or PhD in Engineering or Physics, specializing in photonics or optical communications.
• Extensive experience in product development of optical communication technologies, with a focus on test automation and new product introduction.
• Fluency in English.
• Located in Ottawa, Canada.
• Excellent analytical skills with a proven track record of solving complex technical problems.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with product development processes and schedule management.
• Experience in interfacing with production facilities and understanding production processes.
• Proficiency in Python for test automation and analysis, and procedural/object-oriented programming.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and experience in constructing automated test setups.

More information

Some of our benefits in Canada:

• 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.

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date06/09/2026
• Degree LevelMaster’s degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeExperienced
• Job Identification34720
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Laptop - support with ordering neededYes
• Salary RangeCAD 85,885 till CAD 130,582 per annum

\* Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles.

• Experience levelExperienced
• Locations600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2E6, CA(Hybrid)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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