Organization
Nokia Bell Labs
Location
12 rue Jean Bart, Massy, 91300, France
Duration
Four to six months
Schedule
Full time
Job Type
Fixed-term student trainee or apprentice with a hybrid work model
Job Identification
28532
Degree Level
Bachelor’s degree (Ongoing BSc or MSc studies)
About Nokia Bell Labs
Nokia operates at the forefront of global connectivity by delivering advanced equipment and services that enable intelligent networks. The company supports service providers, governments, and large enterprises across more than 100 countries. Its innovations span 5G, cloud technologies, and connected systems that shape how people and objects interact.
Nokia Bell Labs serves as the research engine behind these advancements. Its mission is to define the future of communications and networking through disruptive innovation. Within Bell Labs, the Optical Systems and Devices Research Lab focuses on forward-looking research for next-generation optical networks and high-capacity transmission technologies.
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Internship Overview
This internship is designed for students interested in high-speed optical communications and advanced transmission systems. The role sits within the Bell Labs Optics Research environment, known globally for pioneering experiments and influential contributions to optical fiber communications over the past two decades.
The intern will contribute to research and experimental development aimed at next-generation optical systems. The work combines theory, experimentation, and practical implementation in both software and hardware domains.
Core Research and Work Areas
- Advanced Optical Communication Systems
The role supports the design and evaluation of future optical networks that address diverse market and capacity requirements.
- High Speed Transmission and DSP
The intern will work on advanced digital signal processing techniques that enable reliable, high-speed communication close to theoretical performance limits.
- Channel Coding and Information Theory
The work involves modern coding techniques based on large-scale probabilistic models and communication theory.
- Experimental Optical Fiber Research
New fiber types and system architectures are explored to meet increasing bandwidth demands.
- Lab Automation and System Experiments
Hands-on involvement in high-speed system experiments using automated lab setups and measurement platforms.
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Key Responsibilities
The intern will engage in state-of-the-art research on advanced optical systems and digital signal processing. Responsibilities include contributing to next-generation optical communication experiments, supporting lab automation workflows, and developing algorithms for high-speed transmission systems. The role requires collaboration with researchers to translate theoretical models into practical experiments and validated results.
This position offers exposure to real-world optical technologies and an operational understanding of modern communication systems.
Candidate Background
The ideal candidate demonstrates a strong interest in optical communications research and experimental work. Curiosity, analytical thinking, and the ability to contribute in a collaborative research environment are essential.
Education Background
The candidate should be working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Telecommunications, Physics, or a closely related field.
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Interest in lab automation, physics-based experiments, signal processing algorithms, or information and coding theory.
- Hands-on experimental skills in a laboratory environment.
- Ability to program in MATLAB for modeling and DSP tasks.
- Ability to use Python for lab automation and experimental control.
- Background in communication theory or applied optics.
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills with confidence in technical discussions.
Research and Career Development Opportunities
If the internship results in significant research outcomes, Bell Labs researchers actively support interns in publishing their work at leading optical communications conferences. The organization also regularly offers PhD positions, many of which are filled by former interns.
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Application Information
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official Nokia careers platform. Early applications are recommended due to the competitive nature of Bell Labs research internships.
