Photonics Test and Design Senior Engineer

Lumentum; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

Dental insurance

Extended medical insurance

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa is seeking a Photonics Test and Design Senior Engineer to develop and refine silicon photonics components for integrated circuits. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in photonic testing and chip design, along with strong skills in algorithm development and scripting. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits such as disability and extended medical insurance, as well as opportunities for performance-based bonuses.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in photonics chip designs, optical measurements, power monitoring, and photonic testing.
• Proven background in algorithm development and data analysis.
• Hands-on expertise in silicon photonics testing and optical power monitor calibration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support silicon photonics components for integrated photonic circuits.
• Design calibration algorithms to ensure precision in optical measurements.
• Automate test and calibration routines using scripting tools.

Skills

Photonics chip design

Data analysis

Optical measurements

Scripting (Python, MATLAB, Shell)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Optics, or related field

Job description

Photonics Test and Design Senior Engineer

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61 Bill Leathem Drive, Ottawa, ON K2J 0P

POSITION:

Photonics Test and Design Senior Engineer

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, refine, and support silicon photonics components and modules for integrated photonic circuits (PICs).
• Proven experience in integrated photonic and RF system development, including fullcompression lifecycle execution from concept through manufacturing.
• Strong background in photonic chip design, simulation, statistical characterization, and hardware integration at the system level.
• Design and implement calibration algorithms to ensure precision in optical power and wavelength measurement, particularly in silicon photonic-based OCM systems.
• Demonstrated ability to support test development for manufacturing, including design for reliability and qualification testing.
• Experience participating in multiple integrated circuit (IC) tape outs, ideally as a design authority or design prime for complex photonic subsystems.
• Track record of delivering innovative, production‑viable solutions to bridge performance gaps between R&D and manufacturing environments.
• Automate test and calibration routines using scripting tools (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Shell), ensuring integration with lab and manufacturing environments.
• Collect, process, and analyze measurement data to identify performance trends, optimize yield, and enhance system reliability.
• Lead root‑cause investigations of test failures and develop corrective actions to improve overall process robustness and cost‑efficiency.
• Work with functional and product development teams to incorporate calibration logic into both R&D and high‑volume reka research product environments, ensuring smooth transfer of test procedures from lab to line.
• Support the transition of calibration methodologies into scalable, occident‑ready solutions by collaborating closely with manufacturing, design, and test engineering teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align test and calibration methodology with product requirements.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Permanent Full‑Time

WAGE:

CAD 150,000 to 165,000 per annum based on a 37.5 hour work week. Eligible for discretionary performance‑based increase and bonus.

BENEFITS:

• Disability insurance, dental insurance, and extended medical insurance.

LOCATION(s) OF WORK:

61 Bill Leathem Drive, Ottawa, ON K2J 0P

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE & OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in photonics chip designs, optical measurements, power monitoring, and photonic testing.
• Proven background in algorithm development and data analysis.
• Hands‑on expertise in silicon photonics testing and optical power monitor calibration.
• Demonstrated experience in photonic test systems and algorithm development for automated calibration.
• Track record of ensuring high‑quality performance in both lab and production environments.

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