Optical Engineer

Infinera; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 133,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer to lead product design and development within their Optical Engineering Team. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the performance of next-generation optical products. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in Coherent Optical Communication and optical engineering development, with a strong focus on DSP and high-speed optical signal generation. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and ensure the quality and performance of optical components, making a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment.

Benefits

Paid leave

Health coverage

Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Coherent Optical Communication (Transceivers/Transponders).
• 5+ years in optical engineering development with strong DSP expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead product design and development within the Optical Engineering Team.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize optics performance.

Skills

Coherent Optical Communication

DSP

Optical Engineering

High-speed optical signal generation

Communication skills

Education

MS or PhD in Optical Engineering

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering

MS or PhD in Applied Physics

Job description

Pay Range (Annual): $133,000.00 - $247,000.00

At Infinera, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. Your actual base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role may be eligible for equity grants, discretionary bonuses, or commissions. The incentives are based on the company's incentive plans, financial performance, and individual job performance.

Infinera also offers paid leave, health coverage, a Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), and life and disability insurance to all eligible employees.

This position provides product design and development leadership within the Optical Engineering Team, focusing on the next-generation transponder/muxponder product family. As a senior technical contributor, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams including HW, DSP, FW, and SW to optimize client and line-side optics performance. Responsibilities include full integration of line modules with performance optimization and quality assurance, design validation/testing, translating system requirements into detailed specifications, and interfacing with vendors for optical components. You will also mentor and guide other engineers.

Requirements

1. MS or PhD in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related fields.
2. At least 3 years of recent experience in Coherent Optical Communication (Transceivers/Transponders).
3. Over 5 years of optical engineering development experience.
4. Willingness to work in the office 5 days a week.
5. Deep technical expertise in Coherent Optical Communication, DSP, and high-speed optical signal generation and detection.
6. Familiarity with industry design validation processes and product lifecycle.
7. Knowledge of optical communication systems and impairments such as crosstalk, OSNR, chromatic dispersion, PMD, SPM, XPM, FWM, etc.
8. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
9. Good English communication skills and team-oriented attitude.
10. Note: We cannot sponsor visas for this role.

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This position involves access to Export-Controlled Information under U.S. regulations. All employees must be eligible to obtain necessary licenses or authorizations. The process may take 4 to 6 months, especially for citizens or residents of certain countries. Your employment is contingent upon compliance with export control laws, and you may need to provide relevant documents for verification.

Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.