Senior Optical Systems Engineer

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ciena Corporation Full time
Lead Hardware Engineer for Photonic Line Systems

Ciena Corporation is a company that prioritizes human-centered values. Our teams thrive in a tailored and flexible work environment, fostering personal growth, professional development, well-being, and a sense of belonging among employees.

How You Will Contribute:

Ciena's customers operate some of the world's largest data communications and telecommunications networks, connecting hundreds of millions of users and devices. The Photonic Hardware team is responsible for the entire lifecycle of hardware for Ciena's Photonic Line systems, from design, development, product introduction, to continual lifecycle management (LCM). This involves technologies such as Erbium-doped fiber amplifiers, Raman amplifiers, ROADMs, Wavelength-Selective Switches, Optical Channel Monitors, OTDR, etc.

Your key responsibilities include investigating new technologies, contributing to the development of new circuit packs from early design to product release, and helping manage the life cycle of these products. Efficiently managing interactions with suppliers and collaborating with other functional teams within Ciena are also crucial aspects of the role.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Evaluating and driving new technologies in the Photonics space
  • Contributing to product design, defining specifications, and technology choices
  • Leading the development of new product releases
  • Creating General Specifications documents in response to system requirements
  • Managing interactions with key suppliers
  • Testing new products, verifying compliance with specifications, resolving issues
  • Providing technical support for field issues

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors, Masters, or Ph.D. in engineering or a similar technical discipline (e.g., Physics)
  • Significant work experience in R&D involving relevant optical technologies, with minimum industry experience excluding academic experience: 3 years with Ph.D., 4 years with Masters, 6 years with Bachelors

Preferred Candidate Profile:

  • Strong knowledge of technologies related to Photonic line systems (at least two of the following: wavelength selective switches, fiber Raman amplification, EDFAs, optical channel monitors, OTDR)
  • Working knowledge of hardware and software design for photonic circuit packs
  • Significant experience with MATLAB and/or Python for physical modeling and simulation and/or lab automation
  • Prior experience in product development process, including design, validation, transfer to production
  • Self-motivated, manages own projects, works independently
  • Able to multi-task
  • Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

Compensation and Benefits:

The estimated annual salary for this position ranges from $90,800 to $145,000, depending on knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and location. Pay at Ciena is designed to accommodate variations reflecting diverse products, industries, and lines of business.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. Additionally, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) and DCPP, Employee Stock Purchase Program, Employee Assistance Program, company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.

Ciena strives to create an environment where employees feel respected, valued, and heard. We value diversity and respect individuality, promoting equal access to employment opportunities, including for people with disabilities and veterans.

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