Senior Optical System Architect

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ciena Canada, Inc. Full time

About Ciena Canada, Inc.

Ciena Canada, Inc. is a technology company that prioritizes a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers individual passions, growth, wellbeing, and belonging. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on driving business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Optical System Architect to join our team. As a key member of our photonic system team, you will be responsible for defining the overall photonic system features and architectures, and the control strategies to operate it.

Key Responsibilities

  • Author the Product Specification Agreement which details the high-level requirements of new features or architecture in order for other teams to derive their own detailed implementation details.
  • Work with Product Line Managers to clarify and negotiate customer requirements for new features/functionality.
  • Generate creative ideas and solutions and to trade off acceptable solutions vs. complexity.
  • Support or participate in customer demonstrations of new features or prototypes.
  • Assist with complex and/or urgent field issues that have been escalated from the support organization.
  • Mentor junior team members.

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of fiber optic communication systems and optical technologies/architectures including optical propagation and impairments.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are essential.
  • The successful candidate should be capable of working efficiently both independently and as part of a team.
  • Proven ability to multitask and prioritize tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

  • In-depth knowledge of optical DWDM photonic platforms and their applications.
  • Proven ability to troubleshoot complex issues by leading an investigation and coordinating other teams as necessary in order to reach an RCA, and to determine any related exposure to the issue.
  • Understanding of optical link budgeting and application to new designs.
  • Familiar with YANG data model structures and NBI.
  • Knowledge of network planning and/or optical planning tools would be an asset.
  • Knowledge of control loop design would be an asset.

Education

  • Bachelor, Masters or PhD in a relevant engineering or physics degree plus minimum 4 years relevant industrial experience.

Location

  • Full time, based in Ottawa

Compensation

  • The annual salary range for this position is $90,800 to 145,000 CAD

Benefits

  • Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.

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