Optical Firmware Test Consultant

Infinera; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the telecommunications sector is seeking a Firmware Tester to join their test team in Ottawa. The role involves executing product firmware testing, strategizing with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the quality of telecom systems. Candidates should possess a strong background in telecommunications products, excellent analytical skills, and experience in firmware development. This is an opportunity to contribute to innovative solutions in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years work experience in telecom product testing.
• Experience in Firmware development in C/C++.
• Experience with test strategy and automation.

Responsibilities

• Execute product firmware testing, focusing on quality and schedule adherence.
• Debug and resolve technical issues while collaborating with multiple teams.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis and enhance test plans according to customer scenarios.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Troubleshooting

Quick Learner

Self-Starter

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

Optical Analyzer

Power Meter

Optical Switch

GIT

Oscilloscope

Logic Analyzer

Job description

Being an integral member of the test team, deliver quality output by executing product Firmware testing with laser focus on quality and adherence to project schedules

To scope, plan and execute the test strategy in an Agile environment.

Debug and resolve technical issues

Execute test activities for product releases to address field issues, feature enhancements, critical defect fixes through mix of white box and black box testing

Strategize with HW, ASIC, FW, and SW teams and proactively derive test scenarios to improve customer experience

Perform Root Cause Analysis for customer found defects and enhance test plans to cover the customer scenarios.

Ensure world-class quality for product and features being tested

Experience Necessary for Success : Minimum of 2 plus years work experience

BS / MS with min of 2+ years’ experience in the area of telecom product testing in testing embedded telecommunication systems, ROADM / DWDM, Optical Amplifier technologies and working knowledge of them.

Experience in Firmware development in C / C++ and gRPC protobuf design is added advantage

Experience in working in a cross functional product development environment involved in testing carrier-class telecommunication products(s)

Experience in working collaboratively with a geographically separated test teams

Experience in developing test strategy, test plans using system requirements, participating in requirement reviews, design reviews and test plan reviews

Experience in using test equipment Optical analyzer, power meter, VOA, OSA, Optical Switch

Experience in using defect tracking tools and test repository tools / applications

Demonstrate technical leadership qualities in driving innovative and efficient test methodologies

Experience in Python is mus t, knowledge with py-test is added advantage.

Candidate must be a quick-learner and self-starter, energetic, flexible and positive.

Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills are critical

Experience with oscilloscopes, Logic Analyzers, software version control (GIT) and bug tracking systems required

Experience in Test automation / Programming.

Education / Qualification : Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree or higher in CS or EE with very good academics