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Bell Labs Fiber Optics Co-op

NOKIA
$20.10 - $70.40 / hr
Dec 05, 2025

Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 15 weeks
Date: June 1 - September 11, 2026
Location: Onsite in Murray Hill, NJ 07974, USA

The team you'll be part of:

The Advanced Photonics Research Group within Smart Network in Bell Labs advances the state of the art in high-speed and high-capacity optical communications systems and their underlying subsystems

Hands-on experience with optics and optoelectronics devices; experience in quantum communication, single-photon detection systems; multimode or multicore fibers and amplifiers; high-speed device design and
experimentation; experience in digital signal processing are desired.

Education Recommendations

Currently enrolled as a candidate for a master's degree or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field with an accredited school in the US.

As a summer intern, you will join our research organization and contribute to projects exploring the fundamental limits of optical communication and fiber sensing.

In this role, you will:

  • Contribute to cutting-edge research in optical communication and fiber sensing
  • Gain hands-on experience with advanced optics and optoelectronic devices
  • Develop practical skills in digital signal processing (DSP) for high-speed systems
  • Enhance basic programming skills by applying Python/ML tools to research
  • Understand the operations of a premier research organization
  • Strong motivation to learn new skills in fiber optics
  • Basic programming skills
  • Basic background in communication technology

It would be nice if you also had:

  • Experience with Python programming is a big plus
  • Experience with machine learning tools
  • Experience with fiber optic communication system test beds
  • Experience with FPGAs or GPUs as computing units for digital signal processing

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.

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About the Business Group
The Strategy and Technology organization drives Nokia's future innovation by identifying value-creation opportunities, setting a unified company vision, and developing coherent business, technology, and architecture strategies. It establishes a research foundation for new products and solutions while providing critical infrastructure to support secure and effective execution across all Nokia business units.


Nokia Bell Labs, the world-renowned industrial research arm of Nokia has pioneered breakthrough foundational technologies over the past 100 years like the transistor, laser, Unix, and solar cell - shaping modern communications, computing and connectivity. Today, it drives innovation in AI, quantum computing, 6G, and space communications, bridging groundbreaking research to real-world applications with meaningful impact on society. With ten Nobel Prizes and five Turing Awards, Nokia Bell Labs continues to define the future of technology.


Our recruitment process


We act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Our employment decisions are made regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to a culture of inclusion built upon our core value of respect.


If you're interested in this role but don't meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.


The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia.
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