Diffractive Optics Intern

The Advanced Systems Engineering unit at Nokia Technologies is a focused and experienced organization that enhances engineering capabilities in new product development and patent and technology licensing. Playing a central role in systems development, product incubation, product management, and technology licensing activities, the team aims to facilitate the adoption of new technologies and innovations from Nokia while creating new revenue streams and licensing opportunities. With extensive experience in R&D and a proven track record in inventions and successful products, the team is seeking enthusiastic students for internships or Master's thesis work in Visual Systems, Optics, and Visual System Validation to support cutting-edge AR display solutions for the automotive sector. Depending on the candidate's background, the work involves designing and evaluating geometric and diffractive optics and waveguide-based optical systems for automotive head-up displays, while addressing research challenges with an innovative approach. For those nearing the completion of their M.Sc. studies, the position also offers the possibility of thesis work.

In this role, you will be working with our team on-site in Tampere - the home base of most of our development activities. Given the hands-on nature of our work, a significant part of your work is expected to take place on premises in our development site and laboratories in Tampere. There may be some opportunities for travel as well.

This position has funding until December 2025, i.e., this is not just a summer intern position.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE AND WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

• Participate in the design of geometrical and physical optics systems and diffractive and waveguide-based optics research prototypes
• Modify and improve the custom simulation and design tools
• Validate visual system designs
• Turn your research into valuable inventions and participate in our patent creation activities
• Develop strategic waveguide optics innovations from concepts to tangible proof-of-concepts 
• Define and develop methods for visual assessment and analysis of the AR display systems

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

You have:

• already completed the first few years in your university studies in physics, optical engineering, photonics or related fields with experience on display/optics/imaging system design and development
• understanding of some of the following areas: diffractive optics, electromagnetic theory, ray tracing, computational photonics
• at least some hands-on experience in performing measurements and/or creating prototypes

It would be nice if you also had:

• experience with tools such as Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, ⁠Python, Matlab, or similar
• experience in optical measurements and/or studies on visual experience 
• already completed a candidate level (B.Sc.) degree in the above mentioned field(s)

About Us

Come create the technology that helps the world act together

Nokia is committed to innovation and technology leadership across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. Your career here will have a positive impact on people's lives and will help us build the capabilities needed for a more productive, sustainable, and inclusive world.
We challenge ourselves to create an inclusive way of working where we are open to new ideas, empowered to take risks and fearless to bring our authentic selves to work

What we offer

Nokia offers continuous learning opportunities, well-being programs to support you mentally and physically, opportunities to join and get supported by employee resource groups, mentoring programs and highly diverse teams with an inclusive culture where people thrive and are empowered.

Nokia is committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer

Nokia has received the following recognitions for its commitment to inclusion & equality:

• One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere
• Gender-Equality Index by Bloomberg
• Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

At Nokia, we act inclusively and respect the uniqueness of people. Nokia's 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.

Join us and be part of a company where you will feel included and empowered to succeed. About the Team Nokia Technologies is licensing Nokia intellectual property, including patents, technologies, and the Nokia brand, building on Nokia's continued innovation and decades of R&D leadership in technologies deployed in virtually all connected
 devices used today. Come join us and make an impact!  Job Info

• Job Category Corporate Services
• Posting Date 03/13/2025, 04:46 AM
• Locations Hatanpaan Valtatie 30, Tampere, 33100, FI
• Job Schedule Full time
• Role Type Individual contributor
• Job Identification 18115