Passive optical network (PON) Test engineer

Passive optical network (PON) Test engineer

Belgium

(Hybrid)

Applied R&D (AR) consists of target-oriented development and/or testing either with the goal of solving a particular problem / answering a specific question. This is done by multi-discipline design, development, and/or implementation of hardware, software, testing of systems, including maintenance support. AR work is characterised by its detailed and complex nature in order to systematically combine existing knowledge and practices to further developing and incrementally improving products, operational processes, and customer-specific feature development.

Test engineering comprises the definition, specification, and allocation of requirements from different sources utilising knowledge of systems engineering processes (specification & architecture). It contains processing of use case and feature requirements into operational scenarios and functional descriptions that can be tested.

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Your responsibilities

• Lead & perform test activities of medium/high complexity features.
• Create test specifications - basic/small scope/less complex.
• Support peers in completing tasks within own area(s) of expertise.
• Lead technical discussions with peers for resolving identified issues in own area(s) of expertise.
• Improve existing processes & solutions.
• Owning small/medium features from a test perspective.

Your skills and experience

Are you passionate about solving problems and understanding system behavior?

As part of our team, you will:

• Be part of a multi-disciplinary agile team of senior experts and supported by state-of-the-art development and test technologies, tools and processes
• Interface with various other teams (product management, software, hardware and ASIC/FPGA) to make sure we deliver high quality products to our customers
• Define the test strategy and test plan for new features
• Design and automate test cases to validate the embedded software which is at the heart of the product

You have:

• A master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, Industrial science or equivalent experience
• Knowledge in software development (Python)
• Take pride in the quality of your test cases and architecture
• Interest in IP networks and Telecommunications networks in general
• Willingness to contribute with creative, out-of-the-box solutions, to problems arising in a dynamic environment, under high market pressure.
• A hands-on mindset

It would be nice if you also had:

• Basic knowledge on fiber technologies like GPON, XGSPON. 25G and 50G
• Experience with Docker, Jenkins, Robot Framework or similar test framework
• Experience with Xray test management (Jira)

More information

Some of our benefits in Belgium:

• Medical and life insurance plan for health and financial security
• Flexible working arrangements and additional flex benefits (based on eligibility) to support work–life balance
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Meal allowance to support daily needs
• Company Car/Car allowance based on eligibility
• Mobility plan (Parking place, Bike allowance, Subscription to public transport)
• Transport allowance for convenient commuting
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to engage with Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs), as well as access to mentors, coaches, and Employee Growth Solutions
• A learning culture that promotes continuous personal and professional growth – for your role and beyond

About Us

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.

Our recruitment process

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Job Info

• Job Category Applied R&D

• Posting Date 10/28/2026

• Degree Level Master’s degree

• Job Schedule Full time

• Job Type Graduate/Entry Level

• Job Identification 31703

• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?) No

• Role Type Individual contributor

• Laptop - support with ordering needed Yes

• Experience level Experienced

• Locations

Copernicuslaan 50, Building D, Antwerp, 2018, BE

(Hybrid)

• Regular or Temporary Regular