- We are big proponents of life-work integration and provide the flexibility and tools to make it a reality with remote work and potentially, part-time work.
- We believe an inclusive, diverse and barrier-free work environment makes for empowered and committed employees.
- We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental and physical health of our employees and their families and also offer a variety of paid family leave programs.
- We are committed to employee development, offering tuition reimbursement and a variety of in-house learning and mentorship opportunities.
- We know that financial security is important. We offer competitive salaries and incentive programs, RSU's (job level specific) and an employee share option purchase program.
- We realize time away to recharge is non-negotiable. We offer flexible paid time off
- Great work deserves recognition. We have a robust recognition program, with ongoing and enhanced awards for exemplary performance.
- Work within an interdisciplinary modem integration team consisting of systems, test, ADC, DSP, PCB, firmware, production, and product engineers.
- Develop code in Matlab to calibrate and perform design verification testing of the Rx OE subsystem in prototype and early production Wavelogic coherent optical modems.
- Collaborate with external electro-optic component suppliers to define component specifications and the required performance characterization/verification against the specifications.
- Work with a very large existing Matlab codebase to
- develop new calibration and verification factory procedures, including sophisticated heuristics, for current and next-generation Rx OE subsystems in Ciena coherent modems;
- debug, improve and optimize existing calibration and verification procedures.
- Support the factory calibration and verification of coherent modems by
- investigating modem receiver hardware issues;
- debugging test station issues;
- writing new drivers and algorithms for new test-station instrumentation;
- analyzing "big data" to identify manufacturing drift, optimize yield/throughput, and re-center Rx OE application designs.
- Interpret wafer, device, and modem factory test data to identify Rx OE subsystem problems and help devise solutions.
- Write unit-tests and practice test-driven design in all coding activities.
- Conform to existing code standards.
- Use Git (Bitbucket) for version control.
- Write excellent documentation.
- Customer First Mentality – what's important to the customer is also important to you.
- Initiative – You're a self-starter who works with limited direction and is committed to delivering against aggressive deadlines.
- Creative thinking – you're keen to understand technology and see opportunities to compartmentalize higher level requirements into design tasks.
- Agility – you are readily able to manage competing and ever-changing account priorities and maintain a balanced and methodical approach to problem solving.
- Communication expertise –You can tailor your message and ideas to the audience to ensure understanding and clearly articulate designs, specifications, test results and trade-offs.
- Leadership – the ability to influence, empower and get things done by people who don't necessarily report to you.
- The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team – you thrive in a team environment, but are comfortable working independently as required.
- A commitment to learning – you keep abreast of market, competitor and technology developments and use that information to Ciena's advantage.
- Bachelor or Master's degree in the field of Engineering or Physics with some exposure to high-speed electro-optics, software, optical communications, and/or control systems.
- Familiarity with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers.
- E xperience coding in a language such as Matlab or Python for the purposes of simulation, test automation, and/or data analysis.
- Experience in data collection and statistical analysis.
- At least a basic working knowledge of photonic devices and systems.
- At least a basic working knowledge of software version control (Git).
- Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English.
- Assertiveness to drive design and test engineers.
- Initiative, enthusiasm, and a good sense of humour.
- An advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in the field of Engineering or Physics with exposure to high-speed electro-optics or equivalent experience.
- Knowledge of fiber optic communications and/or DSP theory.
- Hands-on experience in design, integration, and/or test of high-speed electro-optic components.
- Experience with electro-optic/RF test methods and equipment in a lab environment.
- Silicon photonics component design knowledge or experience.
- Knowledge of photodetector physics.
- Experience with statistical analysis of large datasets.
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Electro-optics Hardware Designer - Ottawa, ON, Canada - Ciena Corporation
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Apply locations Ottawa time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R024960 Ciena 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.
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Why Ciena:
How You Will Contribute:
As an Electro-optics Hardware Designer in the Coherent Receiver team, you will contribute to the integration and test of the receiver optical-to-electrical (Rx OE) modem subsystem in Ciena's coherent Wavelogic products. In this role, you'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary modem integration team to design, test, and verify a wide range of innovative electro-optic technologies in a world-class R&D lab environment.
The successful candidate will
What Does Ciena Expect of You?
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Assets:
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.