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PIC Product Engineer

NOKIA
United States, California, Sunnyvale
255 Caspian Drive (Show on map)
Sep 01, 2026
We are seeking highly motivated engineers with excellent communication skills to support end-to-end product development from early architecture and specification through NPI and high-volume manufacturing. This role spans design interaction, yield engineering, test plan optimization, and manufacturing scalability, requiring deep technical expertise in III-V devices, strong data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional leadership. This role bridges device-level results to final module , performance and spans DVT validation to yield improvement. The position provides a rich learning environment in a cross-functional team of PEs covering PICs, ASICs, Trosa and Modules and interfacing with hardware design, test, firmware/controls, reliability, and manufacturing team. The ideal candidate has strong Photonic Engineering background, excels at data analysis, and enjoys a multi-disciplinary environment working to drive product solutions into place. The position is based in Sunnyvale, CA. NION2026 Translate system requirements into detailed PIC specifications and ensure compliance through design, test, and Design Validation Test (DVT) Ensure products comply with specifications and capable of meeting yield targets Support proto line engineering on selection and delivery of development, proto, and pilot units Partner with Test Engineering to define test plans to comply with PIC specifications Partner with Design Engineering on design variant performance analysis and manufacturing down-selection Track, troubleshoot, and support resolving PIC issues in collaboration with the design team. Evaluate capabilities, yields in preparation for volume ramp following product release. Transfer the product into manufacturing and support pilot yield and pareto analysis Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Physics involving photonics or semiconductors Expertise in III-V or related optoelectronic active device design, fabrication and test Team oriented, strong analytical skills, data driven decision making and excellent communication skills Fluent in larger data analysis using SQL, JMP or Python scripts Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we're advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Learn more about life at Nokia. Our recruitment process We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect. If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity. The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.