High-Speed Converters Test and Validation Engineer

In this role you will perform hands-on testing and validation of high-speed ADCs and DACs to enable next-gen optical transmission systems. You work in the lab, setting up measurements, analyzing results, and improving test methods in collaboration with ADC/DAC designers and DSP/ASIC teams. You will develop automated test setups in Python and help transition methods from development to manufacturing. This position offers impact through lab excellence and cross-location collaboration within Nokia’s optical networks ecosystem.

• Perform hands-on laboratory testing and characterization of high-speed ADCs and DACs
• Set up and operate high-frequency/RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators)
• Execute measurements for standalone devices and DSP/ASIC-integrated solutions
• Develop and maintain automated test setups and scripts (Python)
• Analyze results to identify performance limits and anomalies
• Troubleshoot hardware, test setups, and measurement issues in the lab
• Collaborate with hardware teams to explain results and support debugging
• Improve test methodologies for accuracy, repeatability, and efficiency
• Support transition of test methods to manufacturing and volume testing
• Collaborate with international Nokia teams

• Master’s degree in Electronic Engineering or related field
• Strong hands-on laboratory experience with electronic/RF test setups
• Experience testing and characterizing ADCs and/or DACs
• Experience with high-speed/high-frequency measurement equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators)
• Good understanding of ADC/DAC performance and measurement methodologies
• Experience building, configuring, and troubleshooting complex lab test setups
• Python programming for test automation and lab equipment control
• Basic understanding of digital signal processing and firmware/software interfaces
• Fluent written and spoken English
• German language skills are an advantage

• strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• effective collaboration with cross-functional teams
• international teamwork orientation
• high-speed/high-frequency measurement
• ADC/DAC characterization
• test automation in Python