Analog Engineer

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 83,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Canada is seeking an Analog Engineer to contribute to the development of RF drivers and amplifiers for its WaveLogic programs. The role requires an individual with a background in electrical engineering and experience in circuit design and verification to work as part of a dynamic team in a flexible and empowering environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Employee Assistance Program

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation time

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of distributed RF broadband amplifiers, lump element RF amplifiers, or TIAs.
• Experience in wafer, die, and module testing using probe stations and VNAs.

Responsibilities

• Characterize and verify lab results for driver and TIA designs at wafer level.
• Perform RF circuit simulations with the Cadence tool suite.
• Present reports and performance measurements at group meetings.

Skills

Analog RF circuit design

Lab verification

Mixed-signal simulation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence

NI Labview

Matlab

Job description

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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.

How You Will Contribute

This individual will contribute to the development of broadband BiCMOS RF driver and transimpedance amplifiers for Ciena’s WaveLogic programs. The candidate will work as part of a larger team and will take part in mixed-signal simulation, lab test and verification of the broadband amplifier ASICs.

In This Role, You Will

• Characterization and lab verification at wafer level for driver and TIA designs.
• Work with the designers to understand the circuit and measure the performance and features.
• Perform RF circuit simulations with the Cadence tool suit (virtuoso, ADE, maestro, etc.) and ADS
• Work as part of a team to deliver high speed circuits
• Present written reports and presentations at group meetings of work performed (i.e. design, simulations, measurements, etc.)

The Must Haves

• Minimum : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent completed
• Analog RF circuit design knowledge including one or more of the following : Distributed RF broadband amplifiers, Lump element RF amplifiers or TIAs.
• Work experience of on Wafer, die and module testing and debugging using probe stations, VNAs, spectrum analyzers, etc.
• Work experience in developing automation scripts using NI Labview and Matlab

The Assets

• Some knowledge of the Cadence design flow
• Some knowledge of mixed-signal simulation with cadence AMS
• Some knowledge of 3D and 2-1 / 2D simulators such as HFSS, EMX, Momentum, etc

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position is $83,900 - $134,100

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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