Modem Hardware Engineer: High-Speed Networking & Optics

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking a hardware designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will design and validate printed circuit boards for optical platforms, co-develop hardware for modem packs, and ensure thorough lab validation of designs. A degree in Electrical or related engineering field is required, along with the ability to work on-site. This position offers a pay range of $62,000 - $99,000 CAD annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Degree in relevant engineering field is essential.
• Ability to work on-site in an office and lab 5 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Design and validate complex printed circuit boards.
• Co-develop hardware design for optical modem circuit packs.
• Evaluate and implement early circuit designs for advanced components.
• Ensure thorough lab validation of designs and robustness.
• Oversee detailed design and schematic capture of circuits.
• Document functional specifications and participate in multidisciplinary meetings.

Skills

Circuit board design

Circuit simulation methodology

Microprocessor and FPGA implementation

High-speed design theory

Analog design

Schematic capture tools

Lab measurement techniques

Education

Degree in Electrical, Optical, Computer or Engineering Physics

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Job description

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking a hardware designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will design and validate printed circuit boards for optical platforms, co-develop hardware for modem packs, and ensure thorough lab validation of designs. A degree in Electrical or related engineering field is required, along with the ability to work on-site. This position offers a pay range of $62,000 - $99,000 CAD annually, along with comprehensive benefits.