Coherent Systems Architect - Optical Modem Modeling and Specification

🏢 Nokia
📍 United StatesFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 7mo ago
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Nokia seeks a Coherent Optical Systems Architect to join the Optical Systems Group in San Jose, CA and Ottawa, ON. The role focuses on developing and maintaining state-of-the-art simulation environments for coherent MODEMs based on next-generation photonic integrated circuits. You will model and break down MODEM impairments across digital, analog, and optical domains, guide design decisions with simulation results, and collaborate with digital ASIC, photonic IC, high-speed analog ASIC, and line-systems teams. The candidate should have a PhD in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics with 0-3 years of relevant experience, strong background in optical communications, photonics, and signal processing, and programming skills in MATLAB/Python/C-like languages. Responsibilities include delivering end-to-end simulations, evaluating DSP algorithms, predicting performance penalties, and communicating specifications for next-generation platforms.
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PhD in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics with 0-3 years of industrial or academic experience in optical communications, photonics, high speed electronics or systems. Strong understanding of optical communication systems, DWDM, photonic components, and digital/analog/electrical modeling. Experience with coherent communications fundamentals (QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM) and coding/FEC. Proficiency in analytical/numerical modeling of system-level optical communications and components. Experience characterizing high-speed RF/mm-wave interconnects and various signal impairments. Programming experience in MATLAB, Python, VB.net, or C is desired.
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Imagine being part of a team that is fundamentally changing the way people communicate, the way they collaborate, the way they watch TV and explore the universe through the internet. Utilizing our uniquely differentiated technology, we have created an Intelligent Transport Network with more speed, capacity and scalability than ever before. Imagine a world with unlimited bandwidth. The network of tomorrow will allow for content and creativity limited only by the imaginations of its users.

If this is something that interests you, that excites you, come take a look at a team not bound by large company obstacles and bureaucracy, where an idea today can be set in motion tomorrow. Come take a look at Nokia!

Nokia is seeking a Coherent Optical System Architect to join our Optical Systems Group (OSG). The engineer will be responsible for contributing to the development of leading coherent MODEMs based on Nokia’s next-generation coherent photonic integrated circuits (PICs).

The ideal candidate will develop and maintain state-of-the-art simulation environments that guide Nokia’s MODEM design including its digital, analog and optical sub-systems. This involves the modeling and systematic breakdown of all MODEM impairments with continuous alignment to experimental measurements of early prototype hardware. Sophisticated simulation platforms guide major design decisions and serve as invaluable feedback to cross-functional design teams throughout the entire development cycle of Nokia’s next generation optical engines.

OSG works closely with many parts of the company and the candidate should anticipate frequent interactions with the digital ASIC team on digital signal processing aspects and with photonic integrated circuit, high-speed analog ASIC, and line-systems engineering teams. Additionally, OSG frequently works with customers and internal networking groups on performance projections and network level impact of our coherent MODEMs.

A key component of this role is the ability to understand and make tradeoffs between optical, electrical, and digital capabilities in order to optimize the overall vertically integrated system performance.

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