Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer
Pubblicato il 11-08-2026 - Nokia in Vimercate
The Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer is a key technical role within Nokia’s optics organization, responsible for evaluating, validating, and introducing advanced pluggable optical transceivers into the product portfolio across Datacom and Telecom domains (from 100G up to 1.6T).
Salary range: 29,302 - 64,054 Euro.
Contributions & Responsibilities
- Perform technology scouting on new and emerging optical and microelectronics technologies
- Evaluate and assess enabling technologies for next‑generation optical transceivers
- Define application‑specific requirements tailored to Nokia needs, working closely with PLM and suppliers
- Define and maintain procurement technical specifications
- Review RFQ feedback and perform vendor technical evaluations and ranking in alignment with Procurement
- Coordinate remote validation activities, including test list definition, planning, execution, and results review
- Execute optical transceiver validation activities in laboratory environments
- Provide project and activity management, including planning, coordination, and regular status reporting
Key Skills and Experience
- Solid experience with pluggable optical transceivers for Datacom and Telecom applications (access and transport), focus on 100G, 200G, 400G, 800G, and 1.6T
- Deep knowledge of:
- Optical transceiver form factors and relevant MSA specifications
- Enabling optics and microelectronics technologies, including optical propagation
- Industry standards: MSA, ITU‑T, IEEE, OIF for optical interfaces
- Proven experience in optical transceiver validation and laboratory testing
- Experience in test automation of validation setupsPreferred programming languages: Python, LabVIEW
- Experience in technical discussions, assessments,
and negotiations with optical module suppliers
- Strong project and program management capabilities
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Telecommunications, Optical Engineering, Electronics, or a related technical field
- Seniority suitable for an autonomous technical role
- Italian nationality
- Fluent in English
Personal Competencies
- Strong communication skills in Italian and English
- Proven ability to work effectively in virtual and international teams
- Flexibility and willingness to travel internationally when required
- Ability to work under pressure and manage complex technical challenges
- Proactive, accountable, and challenge‑driven mindset
Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- Minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
- Life insurance for all employees
- Well‑being programs to support mental and physical health
- Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
- Employee Growth Solutions for personalized career and skills development
- Diverse pool of coaches and mentors with easy access
- A learning environment promoting personal growth and professional development for your role and beyond
Equal Opportunity Statement
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