Optical System Integration Engineer

Nokia

Canada

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Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with hands-on optical module testing experience and fluent Python coding skills, comfortable with Agile collaboration and on-site lab work.

Best fit for

Candidates with firmware validation experience and a background in optical coherent technologies
— “Strong understanding of Optical Coherent technologies (400G/800G ZR/ZR+), and solid experience in Firmware Validation of Optical Coherent Modules”
Individuals with Agile working style and cross-functional collaboration experience
— “Work in Agile style together with Firmware (FW) team, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams”
Professionals with a solid grasp of Python automation and test frameworks
— “Proficient in Python programming, knowledge of Python automation and test frameworks”

Things to consider

Requires regular on-site presence in Ottawa lab for at least three days per week
— “Provide reliable on-site support for the optical Firmware System Integration Test (SIT) Ottawa lab, including setup of test equipment and optical components, 3+days/week is required in our office/lab”
Candidates should be prepared to adapt to AI/ML-driven testing methodologies
— “Adapt to AI/ML-driven test strategy transformation via utilizing existing AI toolkits to drive AI powered testing process enhancements”

How to stand out

Highlight firmware validation projects and AI/ML integration in your testing experience
— “Being quality gatekeeper of Nokia optical coherent pluggable firmware delivery by validating firmware feature validation and interoperability”
Demonstrate your ability to design and execute test strategies for CMIS-compliant modules
— “developing and executing test strategies for CMIS-compliant coherent modules”
Showcase your hands-on experience with optical performance and digital diagnostics
— “Hands-on experience of optical transmitter/Receiver characteristics and digital diagnostics, familiar with module optical performance”
Emphasize your Python coding skills in automation and test case development
— “Enhance existing Python scripts and design new test cases script via fluent python coding skill”
Demonstrate your understanding of optical module HW/SW interfaces like I2C/I3C
— “Deep understanding of optical module HW/SW interface including I2C/I3C, UART, SGMII”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Validating firmware feature validation and interoperability
Developing and executing test strategies for CMIS-compliant coherent modules

Typical background

1-2 years of experience in optical module test technologiesStrong analytical capabilities

Skills & requirements

Required

Python ProgrammingOptical Coherent TechnologiesFirmware ValidationTest StrategiesAgile Methodologies

Preferred

Ai/ml-driven Test StrategyCMIS SpecificationsOptical Module Hw/sw Interface

Stack & domain

PythonOptical Module Test TechnologiesFirmware ValidationOptical Coherent Pluggable FirmwareCmis-compliant Coherent ModulesAi/ml-driven Test StrategyOptical Transmitter/receiver CharacteristicsDigital DiagnosticsModule Optical PerformanceData Center OperationTelecommunication Traffic GenerationOptical Test EquipmentLog AnalysisAnalyticalCollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkOptical SystemsFirmware DevelopmentTelecommunications

About the role

Original posting from Nokia

The successful candidate will possess deep and wide expertise in optical module test technologies, strong analytical capabilities, and extensive hands-on laboratory experience. You will work in Agile style together with Firmware (FW) team, collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Hardware Systems, Optical System Group, and other business units to deliver industry-leading optical module firmware.
NILightpath
Being quality gatekeeper of Nokia optical coherent pluggable firmware delivery by validating firmware feature validation and interoperability
Working with scrum team in Agile style, developing and executing test strategies for CMIS-compliant coherent modules, conducting manual/auto testing. Enhance existing Python scripts and design new test cases script via fluent python coding skill
Analyze test reports to allocate firmware bug, including customer field issue reproduction and deep investigation
Provide reliable on-site support for the optical Firmware System Integration Test (SIT) Ottawa lab, including setup of test equipment and optical components, 3+days/week is required in our office/lab
Adapt to AI/ML-driven test strategy transformation via utilizing existing AI toolkits to drive AI powered testing process enhancements, share and consume AI tools and skills with colleagues and teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline testing workflows and improve efficiency.
Document test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
Strong understanding of Optical Coherent technologies (400G/800G ZR/ZR+), and solid experience in Firmware Validation of Optical Coherent Modules (ZR/ZR+, DWDM, CMIS-based pluggable)
Proficient in Python programming, knowledge of Python automation and test frameworks
Knowledge of CMIS specifications
Deep understanding of optical module HW/SW interface including I2C/I3C, UART, SGMII
Hands-on experience of optical transmitter/Receiver characteristics and digital diagnostics, familiar with module optical performance
Experience with data center operation
Hands-on telecommunication traffic generation, optical test equipment, and log analysis
Typically, 1-2 years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree
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Source: Nokia careers