The Role
Design and develop optical line system products; translate system requirements into product and component specifications. Perform optical design, calibration, DVT, and debug for modules including EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, ROADMs, OTDRs and other advanced optical components. Write specifications and test plans, review results, and ensure compliance. Collaborate across disciplines and lead accountable engineering activities.
Summary Generated by Built In
- As a Senior technical contributor for the design and development of optical line system products, you will work closely with our optical system design team to translate system requirements into product and then component specifications.
- Responsible for optical design, calibration, optical DVT and debug of said products, including EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, FOADMs, ROADMs, OPM, OCM, optical switches, OTDR, spectrum equalizers and other advanced optical modules.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a design and development function for optical line system products
- 2 years of engineering experience with PhD in appropriate discipline •
- 3 years of experience with MS
- Prefer years of experience integrating various and adjacent disciplines for product development, as calibration automation, test automation, electrical, FPGA, FW, SW
You have:
- Master’s degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Optics, Physics or Electrical Engineering
- Optical systems engineering • Optical communications product design and development
- Write engineering and design specifications
- Write test plans, review test results and judge design margins to support compliance to specifications over life of product
- Accountable leadership
- Highly organized with strong attention to details
Superb communication: verbal and written
Some of our benefits in Canada:
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program
The above benefits exclude students.
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Skills Required
- At least 3-5 years of experience in design and development for optical line system products
- 2 years of engineering experience with PhD in appropriate discipline
- 3 years of experience with MS
- Experience with EDFAs, Raman amplifiers, FOADMs, ROADMs, OPM, OCM, optical switches, OTDR, spectrum equalizers and other advanced optical modules
- Prefer experience integrating adjacent disciplines for product development: calibration automation, test automation, electrical, FPGA, firmware, software
- Master's degree or higher in Optical Engineering, Optics, Physics or Electrical Engineering
- Optical systems engineering and optical communications product design and development
- Ability to write engineering and design specifications
- Ability to write test plans, review test results, and judge design margins to support compliance over product life
- Accountable leadership and strong organizational attention to detail
- Superb verbal and written communication skills
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity programs include a global employee share purchase plan with company matching and multi‑year share awards. These mechanisms broaden participation and tie rewards to long‑term outcomes.
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Parental & Family Support — A global policy grants paid leave for new parents regardless of gender and provides structured return‑to‑work support. Company‑paid life insurance further strengthens family protection across regions.
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