As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.
How you will make an impact:
• Lead the Ottawa-base 6500 Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) location and oversee activities across additional global sites.
• Drive development, enhancement, and troubleshooting of automated test systems supporting modem and photonics production.
• Guide test strategy through Design for Testability input, cross-functional collaboration, and prototype validation.
• Strengthen manufacturing readiness by supporting Contract Manufacturers and internal teams with robust test processes and tooling.
• Optimize and scale test methodologies to improve efficiency, adaptability, and throughput.
• Build and integrate tools and interfaces into Ciena’s broader manufacturing ecosystem, including data flows and production systems.
• Advance adoption of new technologies to evolve and modernize test operations.
The must haves:
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (Security, Computer, or Electronics).
• 5–10 years of SYS/RLS LCM/Failure Analysis experience in electronics, Contract Manufacturers, or test engineering.
• Strong technical background in testing, debugging, and validating telecom hardware.
• Hands-on experience with software development using C#, TestStand, Python, and LUA.
• Expertise in laboratory environments, test equipment, and interpreting PCB schematics and layouts.
• Experience working with Contract Manufacturers (e.g., Sanmina, Celestica, Flex, USI, Jabil).
Nice to haves:
• Knowledge of Ciena Optical Modem products.
• Familiarity with Electro‑Optics Secure product development and testing.
• Experience implementing test systems aligned with security standards and protocols.
• Curiosity and willingness to experiment with emerging technologies.
• Additional language skills such as Spanish or Thai.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed.
• Strong organizational skills and the assertiveness required to guide engineering partners.
Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position is $91, 800 - $146, 600
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.
At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (Security, Computer, or Electronics)
- 5-10 years of SYS/RLS LCM/Failure Analysis experience in electronics or test engineering
- Strong technical background in testing, debugging, and validating telecom hardware
- Hands-on experience with software development using C#, TestStand, Python, and LUA
- Expertise in laboratory environments and interpreting PCB schematics and layouts
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers like Sanmina, Celestica, etc.
Ciena Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings are described as flexible and generous, including Flex/uncapped PTO in many cases and additional paid time for volunteering.
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What We Do
Ciena (NYSE: CIEN) is a global leader in networking systems, services, and software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to enable our customers to deliver richer, more connected experiences for all users. At our core, Ciena is a company rooted in people. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams and alongside our customers, partners, and communities around the world. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We continue to lead the evolution of networking with a strong track record of industry firsts. As end-user expectations skyrocket, our customers and their networks must transform. Ciena powers this transformation by driving next-generation solutions built for maximum openness and agility—today and into the future. Corporate/Brand Values: • Customer First • Integrity • Velocity • Innovation • Outstanding People We're the perfect size for you to make an impact. W Only Ciena has the depth of expertise and the culture of collaboration and partnership required to help our partners evolve. We do this by strategically integrating hardware, services, and software in an open environment to ensure our clients’ networks are ‘fit for flexibility’ today and into the f
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We are known for our industry-firsts, including the first coherent optical solution, converged packet-optical platform, and intelligence automation platform. Our commitment extends beyond innovation, logging in over 35,000 volunteer hours and $2 million to worthy causes in 2023. We're the perfect size and culture for you to make a difference.
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