Principal Photonic Electrical Design Engineer

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Ottawa, ON, CAN
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Hardware
The Role
Lead and advise design teams on photonic fiber-optic transceiver systems through full product development. Define system architecture, drive PCB/embedded hardware designs, ensure signal integrity, DFM and standards compliance, mentor engineers, resolve complex design trade-offs, and support production readiness.
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At Jabil we strive to make ANYTHING POSSIBLE and EVERYTHING BETTER. We are proud to be a trusted partner for the world's top brands, offering comprehensive engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. With over 50 years of experience across industries and a vast network of over 100 sites worldwide, Jabil combines global reach with local expertise to deliver both scalable and customized solutions. Our commitment extends beyond business success as we strive to build sustainable processes that minimize environmental impact and foster vibrant and diverse communities around the globe.

 

JOB SUMMARY

A Principal Design Engineer leads and/or advises design teams focused on significant and unique design projects and challenges with respect to optical performance, signal integrity, control, standards compliance and power consumption primarily for fiber optic transceiver applications.  Delivers projects through the entire product development process into production.  As a Principal, you will be expected to demonstrate a level of expertise in a particular area that matches or exceeds the expertise of customers. Consults on system architectures, assess technical requirements and competencies needed during quoting and oversee design progressions during product developments.  Mentors and leads others in the organization to build team members design capability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drive design efforts through all stages including concept, detailed design, prototype testing, designer validation and supporting volume manufacturing.
  • Work closely with the embedded software team to define and implement real time control and standards compliance for data center applications.
  • Work closely with the local and remote Advanced Packaging team to implement a design that is cost effective and meets design for manufacturability (DFM) guidelines.
  • Leads or advises on new and unique embedded hardware design and PCB layout designs utilizing standard tools
  • Delivers solutions that require multiple Electrical design expertise across multiple engineering competencies with limited supervision.
  • Leads and/or advises system architecture analysis and clarifies design requirements to define the appropriate architecture for the design team.
  • Evaluating/selecting electronic components, and makes recommendations to component mfg, regarding roadmaps and feature enhancements
  • Communicates technical aspects of a project effectively to customer, and can lead some customer engagements.
  • Lead design innovations and potential patentable solutions
  • Lead resolution of complex design issues and manages design trade-offs
  • Train/coach other engineers in design analysis and tools
  • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Coordinates with professional networks to answer unique issues related to Industry or specific sector, regulatory and safety standards.
  • Broad knowledge developing high complexity projects that have required multiple Engineering Design specializations such as Photonics, Signal Integrity, ASIC/DSP control, microcontrollers, thermal design.
  • Demonstrated experience with lab equipment employed for photonic transmission systems and printed circuit board assemblies.

NON-TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

  • Influence others and share best practices
  • Effectively communicate with good understanding of English.
  • Work as part of a global team
  • Assess a project and articulating risk while developing project milestones.
  • Develop projects in a stage-gate process (PLCQ)
  • Mentor less experienced engineers.
  • Leads projects with multiple engineers assigned.
  • Leads cross-functional design reviews.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

  • Electrical Engineering Degree
  • 12+ years experience in photonic system design or other key competency
  • Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

 

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Jabil, including its subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Accessibility Accommodation  

If you are a qualified individual with a disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access Jabil.com/Careers site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by sending an e-mail to [email protected] with the nature of your request and contact information. Please do not direct any other general employment related questions to this e-mail. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to.

 

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Top Skills

Advanced Packaging
Asic
Design For Manufacturability (Dfm)
Dsp
Embedded Hardware
Fiber Optic Transceiver
Lab Equipment For Photonic Transmission Systems
Microcontrollers
Pcb Layout
Photonics
Printed Circuit Board Assemblies
Real-Time Control
Signal Integrity
Thermal Design
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The Company
Arden, NC
41,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1966

What We Do

Jabil is a product solutions company providing comprehensive design, manufacturing, supply chain and product management services.

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