Photonic Integrated Circuits Test Coop

Nokia · United States

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Number of Positions: 2

Duration: 4 months (full-time)

Dates: January - May, 2027

Location: Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

A candidate for a Master’s or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field at an accredited school in the US. PHD Candidate is preferred. 

About Nokia

Nokia Optical Network group in Network Infrastructure Business Group is creating Intelligent Transport Networks with more speed, capacity, and scalability than ever before. Nokia’s differentiated technology is built on the world’s most advanced, high‐capacity Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). The InP PIC based optical transportation equipment is reshaping optical networks and the way of data flow in data centers.

About the Team

Nokia InP based PIC test development team develops and implements PIC characterization algorithms and methodologies.  We are also responsible for establishing high volume manufacturing test capability and capacity. 
 

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Be part of Nokia’s Optical Networks team in Sunnyvale, where we’re building the future of high‑speed photonic technology. As a coop, you will perform delegated tasks with the objective of gradually taking on more responsibility while learning the skills needed for your future career. The main purpose of this role is to gain hands‑on experiences in photonic device characterization and test automation development, while contributing to projects such as prototype testing, data analysis, and hardware integration. This internship offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge optical technologies, develop practical engineering skills, and be part of innovations that are reshaping global networks.

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