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Staff Product Test Capability Engineer

Nokia

United States · Posted August 31, 2026

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  • DevOps
  • Mysql

About the job

As a Staff Product Test Capability Engineer at Nokia, you will join a dynamic team focused on advancing optical communication technologies. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, you will directly influence the performance of our innovative pluggable products. Your work will involve developing test plans, analyzing results, and driving improvements in efficiency and yield. The collaborative environment fosters open communication, where your insights and feedback are valued and can lead to meaningful changes. Enjoy competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Work in a state-of-the-art facility in Allentown, PA, and be part of a company that values creativity and innovation in technology. We are looking for recent or upcoming graduates (MS or PhD) in Physics, Optics or Data Science for this role.

Develop and implement test plans for Nokia's coherent pluggable products leveraging Photonics Integrated Circuits (PICs).

Analyze optical communication fundamentals to assess the performance characteristics of optical transceivers.

Collaborate with stakeholders to establish and document testability requirements.

Ensure clear communication with development teams to align on test plan execution.

Review and assess test platform validation results, providing actionable feedback to developers.

Coordinate changes to the test platform and facilitate their integration into the manufacturing process.

Support fault isolation and provide insights to technical teams in design and manufacturing.

Drive initiatives to enhance test yield and reduce test cycle times.

Must-Have:

MS in science or engineering; PhD preferred (Physics, Optics, Data Science, etc.)

Proven experience in data analytics and statistical modeling

Proficiency in SQL, preferably MySQL or other relational database frameworks

Ability to define and implement detailed testability requirements

Experience in cross-functional collaboration with development teams

Nice-To-Have:

Familiarity with applied optics in a practical setting

Previous Infinera or Nokia internship experience

Exposure to Azure DevOps, Bitbucket, or similar source control platforms

Experience with data analysis and visualization tools

Knowledge of project management methodologies

Familiarity with VB.net or similar programming languages