High-Speed Converters Test and Validation Lead

In this senior role, you lead the validation and characterization of next-generation high-speed ADC/DAC technologies for optical transmission systems. You will provide technical leadership, shape test strategy, and coordinate validation across international teams, guiding developments from research to manufacturing readiness. Your hands-on measurements and data-driven recommendations will impact product performance and reliability. This is an opportunity to influence cutting-edge converter technologies within Nokia’s Optical Networks division.

• Lead validation and characterization of high-speed ADC/DAC technologies
• Define test strategies, validation plans, and measurement methodologies
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers
• Develop and improve automated test environments, tools, and frameworks
• Perform hands-on measurements with high-frequency RF test equipment
• Analyze data and provide actionable recommendations to design teams
• Collaborate with ADC/DAC designers, DSP engineers, and ASIC teams
• Lead root-cause investigations and drive corrective actions
• Ensure transition of validation methodologies from R&D to manufacturing and volume production
• Coordinate validation activities across global teams and external partners
• Contribute to technology roadmaps and future validation approaches

• 5+ years in semiconductor, RF, mixed-signal, optical networking, or related high-tech environments
• Strong hands-on laboratory experience with ADC/DAC characterization and validation
• Deep understanding of ADC/DAC metrics and measurement methodologies
• Experience with high-frequency/RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, network analyzers, signal generators, spectrum analyzers)
• Experience developing automated test solutions using Python
• Proven track record supporting products through multiple development and product release cycles
• Strong technical leadership with project coordination and mentoring
• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across international organizations
• Fluent English

• leadership and mentoring
• effective cross-functional communication
• analytical thinking and problem solving
• ADC/DAC characterization and validation
• high-frequency/RF test techniques
• automation of test environments using Python