Optical Firmware System Integration Engineer2

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Work‑life balance

Job summary

Nokia Ottawa is seeking a dedicated test engineer to contribute to next‑generation Optical Coherent Pluggable technologies powering high‑speed data networks. You will work in a collaborative team at our Ottawa site, performing firmware integration tests for development releases and supporting customer issues with hands‑on lab work.

Responsibilities include validating firmware features, developing test strategies with a scrum team, automating tests on the PACE platform with Python, and

Qualifications

• Proficient in Python programming and automation for test environments.

Responsibilities

• Validate Optical Coherent Pluggable firmware features and interoperability.
• Develop and execute test strategies for CMIS‑compliant modules; perform manual/automatic testing for project use cases.
• Automate testing processes on the PACE test platform using Python; analyze test reports to allocate firmware bug responsibilities.

Skills

Python programming

Python automation

Data center networking

Telecom systems

Log analysis

Education

Graduate equivalent degree

Tools

PACE test platform

Traffic generators

Optical test equipment

CMIS-based pluggables

Job description

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to work on next-generation Optical Coherent Pluggable technologies powering high-speed Data Center and Telecom network. In this role, you will be immersed in a collaborative and innovative team environment at our Ottawa site, where you'll have hands‑on involvement with cutting‑edge optical firmware integration test for development release and customer issue support. You will work alongside skilled engineers who are passionate about technology and dedicated to solving complex challenges.

Job Description

Exciting opportunity to work on next-generation Optical Coherent Pluggable technologies powering high-speed Data Center and Telecom network. In this role, you will be immersed in a collaborative and innovative team environment at our Ottawa site, where you'll have hands‑on involvement with cutting‑edge optical firmware integration test for development release and customer issue support. You will work alongside skilled engineers who are passionate about technology and dedicated to solving complex challenges.

Integration, Verification & Testing comprises the integration of SW and / or HW or system components into system, platform, product releases, or networks and verifies the integrated entity or network against particular requirements and specifications. Daily tasks will include both manual testing and automation using Python, allowing you to enhance your coding skills while applying your analytical abilities. Surely covers setup and maintenance of laboratory and associated equipment, tools, and devices.

Nokia offers a competitive benefits package, including opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance. You will contribute to impactful projects, gaining invaluable experience in optical communications while working in a supportive and engaging culture that values your input.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

• Validation of Optical Coherent Pluggable firmware features and interoperability
• Working with scrum team, develop and execute test strategies for CMIS‑compliant modules, conduct manual/auto testing for project use cases and investigate customer‑related issues in the lab. Enhance existing Python scripts and design new test cases to meet project requirements.
• Automate testing processes on the PACE test platform using Python. Analyze test reports to allocate firmware bug responsibilities effectively.
• Provide reliable on‑site support for the optical Firmware System Integration Test (SIT) Ottawa lab, including setup of test equipment and optical components, 3+days/week is required in our office/lab
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to streamline testing workflows and improve efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry trends and technologies relevant to optical firmware testing.
• Document test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Key Skills And Experience

Knowledge & Experience

Good understanding of Optical Coherent technologies (400G/800G ZR/ZR+), and reasonable experience in Firmware Validation of Optical Coherent Modules (ZR/ZR+, DWDM, CMIS‑based pluggables)

• Proficient in Python programming, knowledge of Python automation and test frameworks
• Knowledge on data center networking or telecom systems
• concept of traffic generators, optical test equipment, and log analysis
• Typically 1-2 years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree