Optical Engineer — Lab Automation & Testing

Ranovus

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Ranovus in Ottawa, Canada, is seeking an Optical Engineer to collaborate across photonics, hardware and software teams. You will bring-up and calibrate optical engine performance, develop test plans, and design automated scripts to capture data in a lab environment.

The role requires 2–5 years in optical systems or opto-electronics, strong problem-solving and communication skills, and experience with Python or Matlab. Occasional interaction with vendors and cross-functional teams is expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
2–5 years of relevant work experience on optical systems or opto-electronics devices.
Knowledge of optical systems and components, digital communication systems, HW, PCB, SW/FW.
Experience in Python or Matlab scripting.
Experience in a lab environment including troubleshooting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with photonics, hardware and software teams to bring-up, validate, debug, calibrate and optimize optical engine performance.
Define test objectives and develop detailed optical performance test plans.
Establish complex lab setups using high-speed lab equipment (oscilloscope, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, BERT).
Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts to adjust operating conditions of the device and capture data.
Root-cause analysis of optical performance issues with design teams.
Create test reports summarizing test results, key findings and fixes.
Support interworking between AE and R&D and marketing teams.
Collaborate with external instrument vendors for equipment procurement and integration.