Electro-Optics Hardware Engineer New Grad

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation seeks a New Grad Electro-Optics Hardware Engineer in Ottawa to design cutting-edge components for their optical products. The role involves collaboration across teams, hands-on development, and offers exposure to advanced technologies in a top-tier R&D environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

Employee Stock Purchase Program

401(K) with company matching

Paid Sick Leave and Vacation Time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics required.
• Experience with programming in a language such as Matlab or Python.
• Demonstrated hands-on hardware lab skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering high-speed electro-optics components.
• Hands-on lab measurement work with RF and optical devices.
• Collaboration with firmware, PCB and DSP design teams.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Hardware lab skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Electrical Engineering

Job description

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Electro-Optics Hardware Engineer New Grad

Apply locations Ottawa time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R027951

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.

How You Will Contribute:

Ciena's electro-optics hardware team is responsible for designing and delivering high-speed electro-optics components and the modem subsystem into Ciena’s next generation coherent optical products, which are considered a key technology and flagship product for Ciena.

We're looking for an experienced electro-optics designer to work in a design role responsible for custom electro-optic component and modem subsystem development, enabling Ciena's next generation coherent optical modem products.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of cutting-edge optical and RF technologies in a world-class R&D lab environment.Tasks include designing, modelling, testing, and integration activities for Ciena's coherent optical modem hardware.

• Hands-on lab measurement work with RF and optical devices and subsystems
• Computer programming in Matlab for simulation, test automation, and data analysis
• Collaboration with firmware, PCB and DSP design teams
• Collaboration with internal and external electro-optic component suppliers
• Technical documentation, including ownership of optical component / subsystem specifications and related technical documentation

The Must Haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics
• Demonstrated hands-on hardware lab skills

• Experience with programming in a language such as Matlab or Python for the purposes of simulation, test automation, and data analysis

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to interpret and clearly articulate designs, specifications, test results and trade-offs

The Assets:

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in the field of Electrical Engineering or Engineering Physics with exposure to electro-optics or optical communications
• Exposure to high-speed electro-optic hardware in a lab environment
• Experience with electro-optics/RF test methods and equipment
• Knowledge of fiber optic communications
  • Knowledge of DSP theory
  • Project management and/or technical leadership experience.

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $59,700 - $95,300 (Bachelors/Masters)

The annual pay range for this position is $71,600 - $114,400 (PhD)

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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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 anEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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