Optical Hardware Development Intern/Co-op

Updated on 11/12/2025

Nokia

Nokia

No salary listed

Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid on-site in Murray Hill, NJ with a mixed remote option.

Position: Optical Hardware Development Co-op
Number of Position(s): 2
Duration: 4 months
Date: May 2026 - August 2026
Location: Hybrid in Murray Hill, New Jersey

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS 
Currently a candidate for a Master’s or Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field at an accredited school in the USA. 
 

  • Prior experience using lab bench test equipment (oscilloscopes, protocol analyzers such as serial, I²C, SPI).
  • Ability to test and debug complex subsystems independently.
  • Proficiency with Linux, Python, and TCP/IP networking.
  • Knowledge of FPGA/CPLD development and debugging.
  • Familiarity with collaboration tools such as Confluence and Jira.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
     
  • Assemble, program, and test complex electro-optical circuit boards.
  • Develop fixtures, scripts, and automation tools for programming, unit testing, and debugging.
  • Document lab work and test results using collaboration platforms.
  • Contribute to design review activities for new product implementations.
  • Collaborate effectively across hardware, software, and systems engineering teams to identify and resolve issues.