ppAs a Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer at Nokia, you drive the evaluation, validation, and introduction of advanced pluggable transceivers for Datacom and Telecom—from 100G to 1.6T. You will work within a global, cross-functional optics team to define requirements, support supplier selection, and shape the product portfolio. You lead test strategy definition, remote validation coordination, and hands-on lab validation in automated environments, contributing to Nokia’s cutting-edge optical solutions. This role blends deep technical expertise with project management and international collaboration to advance connectivity. /p ul liFlexible and hybrid working schemes /li liMaternity and paternity leave (minimum 90 days) /li liLife insurance /li liNERG involvement /li liEvaluate, validate and introduce pluggable optical transceivers into the product portfolio for Datacom and Telecom (100G–1.6T) /li liDefine application requirements and procurement specifications in collaboration with PLM and suppliers /li liSupport supplier selection, RFQ processes, and vendor technical evaluations /li liDevelop test strategies, coordinate remote validation, and execute lab validation in automated test environments /li liManage projects and reporting, balancing planning, coordination, and stakeholder communication /li liEngage with cross-functional teams across PLM, Procurement, suppliers,



and validation groups /li liPerform technology scouting and assess enabling optical/microelectronics technologies /li liReview RFQ feedback and rank supplier capabilities to meet Nokia needs /li liMaintain knowledge of transceiver form factors, MSA specifications and industry standards (ITU-T, IEEE, OIF) /li liOperate effectively in an international, virtual team with strong communication and adaptability /li liTravel internationally as required to support validation and supplier engagements /li liProvide hands‑on validation support and ensure alignment with product roadmap and quality goals /li liSolid experience with pluggable optical transceivers for Datacom and Telecom (100G, 200G, 400G, 800G, 1.6T) /li liDeep knowledge of transceiver form factors and MSA specifications /li liExperience with enabling optics and microelectronics technologies, including optical propagation /li liFamiliarity with industry standards ITU-T, IEEE, OIF for optical interfaces /li liProven experience in optical transceiver validation and laboratory testing /li liExperience in test automation of validation setups /li liPreferred: Python, LabVIEW /li liExperience in technical discussions, assessments, and negotiations with optical module suppliers /li liStrong project and program management capabilities /li liSenior level autonomy in a technical role /li liFluent in English; Italian nationality; strong communication in Italian and English /li listrong communication and collaboration in virtual teams /li liflexibility and adaptability in a global context /li liproactive and accountable mindset /li liPython /li liLabVIEW /li /ul pSenior Optical Transceiver Engineer trieste, friuli venezia giulia, it /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Senior Optical Transceiver Engineer (Trieste)
🏢 Nokia
📍 Trieste