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Nokia

Internship on AI-based environmental sensing in passive optical networks

On site

Antwerp, Belgium

Full Time

08-03-2026

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Python Matlab Test Research Machine Learning PyTorch TensorFlow Programming Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Keras

Job Specifications

Job Description

This Nokia Bell Labs internship seeks a highly motivated student to investigate sensing in next-generation Passive Optical Network and Fiber-To-The-Home technologies based on an in-house developed polarization-sensing platform. The internship includes exploring artificial intelligence techniques to analyze and classify obtained measurement to be able to detect and identify useful events on the fiber network from the background noise.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

Acquire knowledge on passive optical networks and PON sensing technologies through an initial literature study.
Explore different use-cases of polarization sensing, develop suitable measurement scenarios
Analyze the measurements with state-of-the-art AI techniques that can be translated to useful software for real-world PON networks
Propose out-of-the-box solutions which have a high-performance impact.
Document and present the developed system and results to a wider Bell Labs audience

Key Skills And Experience

Must-Have:

Be enrolled in a Master's or PhD in Electrical/Software/AI Engineering or related area.
Knowledge on machine learning
Hands-on experience with simulation tools and programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, Tensorflow, Keras, PyTorch).
Available for a duration of at least 6 weeks and up to 6 months.
Fluent in English.
A positive and open mindset and strong drive to succeed.

Nice-to-Have:

An affinity for or experience with optical telecommunication technologies.
An affinity for or experience with different machine learning techniques (neural networks, decision trees, …).
Experience in working with experimental lab setups & high-end test equipment.
Demonstrated early research results through journal papers or industry recognition.

About Us

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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 Team

Some of our benefits:

Flexible and hybrid working schemes
Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

About the Company

At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering the future where networks meet cloud to realize the full potential of digital in every industry. Through networks that sense, think and act, we work with our customers and partners to create the digital services and applications of the future. For our latest updates, please visit us online www.nokia.com To view open positions and to apply, please visit: www.nokia.com/careers Know more