Hardware Engineer 1

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

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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.

• 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 part of 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 circuit packs.
• You will analyze and select design alternatives based on cost, power, space and functional requirements.
• 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 will ensure thorough validation of designs and interfaces against component and commercial requirements and participate in process change and improvement forums.
• 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 FPGA designers, Manufacturing Engineers, Software Designers, Test Engineers, Verification Engineers, and others throughout the development phase.

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:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering
• Experience in hardware design implementing and testing circuits
• Knowledge of high-speed design, digital logic design and transmission line theory
• Ability to parse component datasheets and extract functional requirements and configuration
• Experience with lab measurement techniques and test equipment

Assets:

• Telecommunications experience.
• Familiarity with Ethernet and OTN technologies
• Expertise in board level simulation and circuit simulation methodology.

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position is $62,600 - $100,000

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.

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