Modem Hardware Engineer

4 weeks ago

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

Ciena Canada, Inc. is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual's passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Why Ciena?

  • We are a company rooted in people —seeking to create a vibrant and inclusive environment , where everyone feels they can belong.
  • Accelerate your career path by gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on real projects in real time in world-class labs. Be a part of tomorrow's future – today.
  • Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities . We recognize that the learning doesn't stop when you leave school - we champion a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success. The senior engineers you'll be working with are respected experts in the telecom and optical industry
  • We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental & physical health, and financial security, of our employees and their families.
  • We are big proponents of life-work integration. Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their differences outside of working hours too. Ciena Cares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.

How You Will Contribute:

You will be joining a team of hardware designers working on the design, implementation, and validation of complex printed circuit boards for next-generation networking and optical platforms.

  • Under the mentorship of a senior engineer, you will be accountable for co-developing the hardware design of Ciena's flagship optical modem circuit packs.
  • You will be part of evaluating and implementing circuitry supporting early versions of custom & advanced electronic and optical components not yet available to the general market.
  • You will ensure thorough lab validation of designs and interface robustness as part of transitioning board designs from initial prototype hardware to volume manufacturing. You'll have access to a well-equipped lab capable of measurements from DC to 100's Ghz
  • You will oversee the detailed design and schematic capture of High-Speed Digital/Analog/Power Circuits as well as the CAD implementation of the PCB associated with the design.
  • You'll play a key role in the documentation of functional specifications, test plans and reports and participate in multidisciplinary meetings to coordinate the efforts of Signal Integrity, Mechanical, Thermal, Component, Optical, Test teams and other stakeholders.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

  • A sense of urgency – what's important to the customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done and exceeding customer expectations a priority.
  • The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team where decision-making and evaluation of design options is concerned.
  • You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
  • Curiosity to understand new technologies, analyze, troubleshoot, and solve complex problems.
  • You are self-motivated – always seeking out and methodically tackling sophisticated technical issues.
  • The ability to effectively communicate – tailoring your message to the audience and presenting information in such a way that it is easily understood.
  • A dedication to ongoing learning – allowing you to acquire information and develop new skills to solve complex problems.

The Must Haves:

  • Degree in Electrical, Optical, Computer or Engineering Physics or equivalent.
  • Ability to work on site in office and lab typically 5 days a week

Assets:

  • Experience designing circuit boards, preferably for telecom or a high reliability application
  • Experience in board level simulation and circuit simulation methodology.
  • Experience in hardware design implementing circuits involving microprocessors, ASIC's, FPGA, memories and optical devices.
  • Knowledge of high-speed design and transmission line theory.
  • Knowledge of precision analog design, including development and verification of noise, precision and stability budgets
  • Demonstrated use of schematic capture and layout tools such as the Cadence Allegro tool suite.
  • Experience with hands on lab measurement techniques, automation scripts and test equipment.

Compensation and Benefits

The annual pay range for this position is $52,800-84,400 CAD.

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, 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. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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