Job Description

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How You Will Contribute:

As an Electro-optics Hardware Designer in the Coherent Receiver team, you will contribute to the integration and test of the receiver optical-to-electrical (Rx OE) modem subsystem in Ciena's coherent Wavelogic products. In this role, you'll collaborate with an interdisciplinary modem integration team to design, test, and verify a wide range of innovative electro-optic technologies in a world-class R&D lab environment.
The successful candidate will:Work within an interdisciplinary modem integration team consisting of systems, test, ADC, DSP, PCB, firmware, production, and product engineers. Develop code in Matlab to calibrate and perform design verification testing of the Rx OE subsystem in prototype and early production Wavelogic coherent optical modems. Collaborate with external electro-optic component suppliers to define component specifications and the required performance characterization/verification against the specifications. Work with a very large existing Matlab codebase to + develop new calibration and verification factory procedures, including sophisticated heuristics, for current and next-generation Rx OE subsystems in Ciena coherent modems;
+ debug, improve and optimize existing calibration and verification procedures.
Support the factory calibration and verification of coherent modems by + investigating modem receiver hardware issues;
+ debugging test station issues;
+ writing new drivers and algorithms for new test-station instrumentation;
+ analyzing "big data" to identify manufacturing drift, optimize yield/throughput, and re-center Rx OE application designs.
Interpret wafer, device, and modem factory test data to identify Rx OE subsystem problems and help devise solutions. Write unit-tests and practice test-driven design in all coding activities. Conform to existing code standards. Use Git (Bitbucket) for version control. Write excellent documentation.

The Must Haves:A Bachelor or Master's degree in the field of Engineering or Physics with some exposure to high-speed electro-optics, software, optical communications, and/or control systems. Familiarity with standard lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, power supplies, and spectrum analyzers. Experience coding in a language such as Matlab or Python for the purposes of simulation, test automation, and/or data analysis. Experience in data collection and statistical analysis. At least a basic working knowledge of photonic devices and systems. At least a basic working knowledge of software version control (Git). Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication in English. Assertiveness to drive design and test engineers. Initiative, enthusiasm, and a good sense of humour.

Assets:An advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in the field of Engineering or Physics with exposure to high-speed electro-optics or equivalent experience. Knowledge of fiber optic communications and/or DSP theory. Hands-on experience in design, integration, and/or test of high-speed electro-optic components. Experience with electro-optic/RF test methods and equipment in a lab environment. Silicon photonics component design knowledge or experience. Knowledge of photodetector physics. Experience with statistical analysis of large datasets.

Pay Range:
The annual pay range for this position is $90,800 - $145,000
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.
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