Optical Engineer

Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc.; Canada; On-site; CAD 105,000 - 196,000; Full time

Job summary

A global telecommunications leader is seeking a skilled optical engineer in Canada to be responsible for the development and validation of next-generation optical components. The role involves designing and implementing verification tests, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring performance standards are met. Ideal candidates will hold a PhD and have experience in optical engineering within the telecommunications industry. Comprehensive benefits are offered, including disability insurance and a tuition assistance plan.

Benefits

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay

Paid time off for holidays and vacation

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Tuition Assistance Plan

Adoption assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 0-4 years of optical engineering product development experience in the telecommunication industry required.
• Familiar with coherent optical communication technology, digital signal processing, and high-speed optical signal generation and detection.
• Familiar with optical communication systems and their impairments.

Responsibilities

• Perform optical design verification tests for next-generation coherent linecards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams to identify issues.

Skills

Optical engineering

Communication skills

Collaboration

Digital signal processing

Problem-solving

Education

PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related major

Job description

This position will be responsible for optical development and validation of Infinera’s next-generation ICE transponder/muxponder line cards. The individual will work with the cross-functional development team to integrate key optical components into the line card and validate the optical performance and robustness of these components. The person will perform bring-up, debug, and design validation testing to verify the feature's function and the system's performance.

Your responsibilities

• Perform optical design verification tests for Nokia’s next-generation coherent linecards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive test plans, procedures, and reports.
• Translate test plans into executable code to automate and optimize testing processes.
• Design, configure, and set up various test stations to run and perform the design verification tests.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with software, firmware, DSP, hardware and optical teams to identify issues and collaborate on solutions.
• Perform data processing and analysis to support test results and troubleshooting.
• Compare test results to specifications and ensure that requirements can be met.

Your skills and experience

• PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related major
• 0-4 years of optical engineering product development experience in the telecommunication industry required.
• Familiar with coherent optical communication technology, digital signal processing, and high-speed optical signal generation and detection.
• Familiar with standard industry design validation process and product life cycle
• Familiar with optical communication systems and their linear and nonlinear impairments and tradeoffs, such as cross-talk, OSNR, chromatic dispersion, PMD, SPM, XPM, FWM, etc
• Being able to work under pressure and under tight deadlines.
• Strong English communication skills with excellent interpersonal abilities; a collaborative team player.
• Previous Nokia intern or co-op experience in Optical Networks is preferred.
• Short-term disability, and long-term disability
• Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
• Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
• Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Assistance Plan
• Adoption assistance
• Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program

The above benefits exclude students.

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About Us

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Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. With expertise across fixed, mobile and transport networks, powered by the innovation of Nokia Bell Labs, we’re advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world.

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We deliver trusted, purpose-built IP, optical, fixed, and data center solutions that power the internet, drive the global economy, and support the mission-critical industries that keep the world running.

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

• US/Canada Salary Range $76,490 - $142,054
  Plus potential incentive/variable compensation for elligible roles
• Locations 600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2E6, CA