Photonic Test Intern/Co-op

Position: Photonic Test Coop

Number of Positions: 4

Duration: 4 months

Date: May 2026 - August 2026

Location: New York, NY, USA

Educational Recommendations:

Currently a candidate for a Ph.D., Master's, or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field with an accredited school in the United States.

Your responsibilities

Work closely with our team of R&D engineers to develop test routines for next-generation Silicon Photonics based optical transceivers

Contribute to creating custom hardware and software, and learn how to automate test routines

Design and carry-out experiments, analyze the data, and draw conclusions from the results

Gain valuable skills, knowledge, and experience in a high-growth field

Your skills and experience

Ability to read and interpret data

Strong problem solving skills

Desire to learn new skills, and to push yourself to achieve goals

It would be nice if you also have:

Taken college-level courses in Electrodynamics, Optics, and Statistics

A working knowledge of one or more computer programming language

Experience working with CAD software

Familiarity with software version control systems such as Git

More information

Some of our benefits for students in the US:

Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life

Professional development events and networking opportunities

Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations

Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization

Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development

A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond