Optical Engineer, Systems Verification & Lab Automation

RANOVUS Inc.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

RANOVUS in Ottawa, Canada, is seeking an Optical Engineer to join the Optical System Integration / Verification team. You will implement and test electrical and optical hardware for leading-edge modules used in data centers.

Collaborate cross-functionally, design test plans, build lab setups, and develop automated scripts to capture measurements. A strong background in optics and related programming is essential, with excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with photonics, hardware and software teams to bring-up and validate optical engine performance.
• Develop detailed optical performance test plans and test strategies.
• Establish complex lab setups using high-speed electrical/optical lab equipment.
• Design, develop and maintain automated test scripts to adjust operating conditions and capture data.
• Root-cause analysis of optical performance issues with design teams.
• Create test reports that summarize test results, key findings, and fixes.
• Support interworking between R&D and marketing teams.
• Collaborate with external instrument vendors for equipment procurement.

Skills

Python

Lab troubleshooting

Communication skills

Optical systems

Digital comms

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Optical/Physics/EE

Job description

RANOVUS in Ottawa, Canada, is seeking an Optical Engineer to join the Optical System Integration / Verification team. You will implement and test electrical and optical hardware for leading-edge modules used in data centers.

Collaborate cross-functionally, design test plans, build lab setups, and develop automated scripts to capture measurements. A strong background in optics and related programming is essential, with excellent communication skills.