Automation-Driven Optical Modem Test Engineer

Ciena; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

ESPP

Paid time off

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to validate the WaveLogic Optical Modem, plan and run tests, and automate repeatable processes. You will collaborate with customers, product management, and R&D to ensure the highest quality in lab and field environments.

Ideal candidates have a degree in electrical/computer engineering or optical communications, lab experience, and strong Python automation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and executing validation tests for complex optical and networking products.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and analytical problem solving in lab environments.
• Experience writing automation scripts in Python and maintaining test suites.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive test plans to validate customer use-cases and product capabilities.
• Build test environments and execute validation testing across interacting features.
• Report defects and drive follow-up with design team through closure.
• Summarize test metrics and communicate results to stakeholders.

Skills

Test planning

Automation testing

Python

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Optical Communications

Tools

Jenkins CI/CD

Job description

Ciena is seeking a Test & Validation Engineer to validate the WaveLogic Optical Modem, plan and run tests, and automate repeatable processes. You will collaborate with customers, product management, and R&D to ensure the highest quality in lab and field environments.

Ideal candidates have a degree in electrical/computer engineering or optical communications, lab experience, and strong Python automation skills.