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Bell Labs Optical Access Intern

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Internship

Interns will learn about Passive Optical Networks and support research on optical access technologies, signal processing, and new architectures in telecommunications.

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Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 10 weeks

Date: June 1st to August 7th 2026
Location: Murray Hill, New Jersey, USA (on-site)

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a candidate for a Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field, with an accredited school in USA.

Responsibilities

As part of our team, you will:

Learn all about Passive Optical Networks (PON), a cost-effective optical access technology that delivers broadband access to end-users.
Explore inventive ways to realize higher speed optical access networks to support the increasing bandwidth and stringent demands of future applications.
Research topics of interest include optical experimentation to characterize novel components, simulation of new access architectures, the use of coherent and digital signal processing in PONs, applications based on artificial intelligence, error correction schemes, sensing for PON and new sub-system architectures.

Qualifications

You have a positive and open mindset and a strong drive to succeed

You will get exposed to:

Telecommunication systems and technologies
Experimental lab setups and high-end test equipment
Digital Signal Processing in the field of telecommunication (e.g., equalization, modulation, filtering, error correction, LMS algorithms)
Simulation tools and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, C/C++)

It would be nice if you also had:

Demonstrated early research results through journal papers or other industry recognition

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.

Learn more about life at Nokia.

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.

About the Team

Some of our benefits for students in the US:

Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance study, work, and life
Professional development events and networking opportunities
Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 - a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and build connections across the organization
Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond

Disclaimer for US/Canada

Nokia maintains broad annual base salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience and market conditions, and with consideration to internal peer equity. Check the salary ranges in the job info section for this role.

All North America job posts will post for a minimum of 3 calendar days and up to 180 days or until candidate/s identified.

Top Skills

C/C++

Digital Signal Processing

Matlab

Passive Optical Networks

Python

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