Ciena
Senior Optical Engineer
Ottawa, CA · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$94k-$150kDetected 25 days ago
FEARF EngineeringCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills
About the role
- 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.
- In this role, you will interact closely with other members of the HSPC group and with other internal R&D teams.
Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Director of Component Design, you will be a key member of the High Speed Photonic Components (HSPC) team.
- Specifically, you will be responsible for the design of various photonic components under development within the HSPC group.
- This will include optical modeling of the components, defining specifications in collaboration with the modem team, planning experimental designs, and analyzing the results of these plans to validate and optimize the design to meet performance requirements.
- Develop a deep understanding of Ciena's integrated photonic components to design innovative new optical architectures
- Collaborate with the test, RF design, and chip design teams to define functional specifications
- Plan experiments to ensure all critical design parameters are met, while optimizing resource utilization and test efficiency
- Track, document, and communicate progress and identify potential issues that could affect product functionality or target timelines
- Participate in and lead design reviews, ensuring documentation and follow-up
- Perform Design Validation Testing (DVT) on prototypes and final products to ensure the design achieves target performance and deliver results to the internal customer;
- Interact with other external groups (NPI and operations groups) to transfer the developed design to a production environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related discipline with a minimum of 4 years of experience in technology-oriented product development.
- Master's degree or higher in engineering or related discipline.
- Experience with thermo-mechanical stresses optimization and IC assembly processes.
Compensation
- The annual salary range for this position is $94,100 - $150,300 CAD.
Company info
- 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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