Pluggable Optical Modems Test Engineer

Ciena
Ottawa
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeCAD 77,500 - 121,000Function: QA, Test & Release EngineeringExperience: 4+ yearsSkills: ["Analytical thinking","Problem solving","Written communication","Verbal communication"]

Validate legacy and next-generation pluggable optical modems by executing functional, performance, and stress factory test plans. Review and communicate test results and defects, investigate issues with senior engineers, and contribute to root-cause analysis. Build and maintain automated test scripts and tools to improve efficiency and reduce test time, working closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to support reliable product performance and manufacturing readiness.

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Pluggable Optical Modems Test Engineer

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Job Summary

Validate legacy and next-generation pluggable optical modems by executing functional, performance, and stress factory test plans. Review and communicate test results and defects, investigate issues with senior engineers, and contribute to root-cause analysis. Build and maintain automated test scripts and tools to improve efficiency and reduce test time, working closely with hardware, software, and firmware teams to support reliable product performance and manufacturing readiness.
Location: Ottawa
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: QA, Test & Release Engineering
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Execute factory test plans for legacy and next-generation pluggable optical modems, including functional, performance, and stress testing.
  • •Review, document, and communicate test results and defects with development teams.
  • •Investigate product issues with senior engineers and contribute to root cause analysis.
  • •Build and maintain automated test scripts and tools to improve efficiency and reduce test time.
  • •Collaborate with hardware, software, and firmware teams in a cross-functional engineering environment.

Pay and Benefits

Salary: CAD 77,500 - 121,000
Equity and Bonus:Equity
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVision401kEsppEapPaid Leave

Key Requirements

  • •Master’s degree OR Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
  • •4+ years of experience with test automation, including code development and hardware troubleshooting.
  • •Apply optical communication principles and components (lasers, photodetectors, optical fiber).
  • •Use lab test equipment including optical spectrum analyzers and optical power meters.
  • •Use a scripting language (such as Python or MATLAB) for test automation, with strong analytical thinking and clear communication.
Experience:4+ yearsTest automationHardware troubleshootingOptical communicationsOptical networking
Education:
Skills:Analytical thinkingProblem solvingWritten communicationVerbal communication
Tech Stack:PythonMATLABOptical spectrum analyzersOptical power metersOptical fiberLasersPhotodetectors

Company Brief

Ciena
Provides networking systems, software, and services that enable service providers, cloud operators, and enterprises to deliver high-capacity connectivity and adaptive network solutions worldwide.
Industry: Networking Equipment
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Hanover, United States
Founded: 1992
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