Optical Test Engineer for Pluggable Modems

Ciena; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena is seeking a Pluggable Modem Optical Test Engineer to advance the quality, performance, and manufacturability of optical communication products. You will conduct optical test activities, resolve production issues, and support product lifecycle initiatives with data-driven testing and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, addressing factory issues, and collaborating with design, manufacturing, and product teams to improve optical performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Optical Engineering or Physics.
• 2+ years in optical test development and execution.
• Strong understanding of optical communication principles and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement optical test plans for pluggable modem products.
• Resolve factory technical issues and support product rework activities.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and product teams on optical performance.
• Document test results and generate reports for cross-functional teams.
• Evaluate repairability and serviceability from an optical testing perspective.

Skills

Optical test development

Optical testing

Manufacturing quality control

PLM concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Physics

Tools

Optical spectrum analyzers

Power meters

Tunable lasers

Job description

Ciena is seeking a Pluggable Modem Optical Test Engineer to advance the quality, performance, and manufacturability of optical communication products. You will conduct optical test activities, resolve production issues, and support product lifecycle initiatives with data-driven testing and continuous process improvement.

Responsibilities include developing test plans, addressing factory issues, and collaborating with design, manufacturing, and product teams to improve optical performance.