Job Description

Description:

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

About this opportunity

As a member of a dynamic development team, the Product Verification Specialist will be actively involved in many different aspects of verifying Zhone Technologies' Next Gen Optical Edge Transport Modules. This individual will provide detailed implementations for test coverage, automation, validation, and documentation to ensure the delivery of Zhone Technologies' advanced optical transport solutions are high quality and robust. In this role, the successful candidate will report to the Manager, Product Verification (TQA).

What You'll Do

Design test plans and strategies to conduct full characterization of optical interface products Execute test plans to evaluate equipment performance against design requirements Document test progress, results and assist with investigations and issue resolution Develop, execute, and investigate automated tests Explore new methods for software verification and validation Continuously contribute and improve test automation framework and team processes Participate in technical design document review throughout design and verification cycle Provide product and software feature training to cross-functional teams Maintain testing environments

Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering, Computer Science Minimum 8+ years of experience in optical transport product verification and test automation Experience with Optical WDM software, hardware and end-to-end systems testing Experience with testing management software for optical Transponders/Muxponders including ROADM Experience with optical Ethernet/OTN test sets such as EXFO, Viavi and Ixia Experience with Network Management System (NMS) testing using NETCONF/RESTCONF and SNMP Good knowledge on NETCONF/RESTCONF XML/JSON-based syntax, schema and validation Experience with Layer 1, Layer 2, and Layer 3 protocol testing. Experience with developing, executing, and maintaining automated regression tests Good knowledge of software version control using Git or SVN Good Knowledge of Operating Systems (Linux and Microsoft) Familiarity with software defect tracking system such as JIRA or Bugzilla Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts, technologies, and solutions Ability to interface with various disciplines/functional groups Good team player with strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits for full-time employees include an Extended Health Care Plan, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability insurance (STD and LTD), $500 Wellness Benefit, Employee Assistance Program and Paid Time Off.

Why join Zhone Technologies?

Zhone Technologies, Inc. is a developer of Network Edge and Connectivity systems and Cloud Edge software solutions that enable broadband everywhere. Our software and network innovations are empowering communications service providers to reimagine their edge and transform their businesses and network infrastructure to be future-ready. Zhone systems, platforms and services are leveraged by hundreds of service providers globally and are relied upon by 14 of the top 25 telecom providers across the Americas, EMEA, and Australia/New Zealand. Every day, Zhone builds on a legacy of 25 years in the telecom industry, and recently acquired all of the assets of DZS, Inc.

What happens once you apply?

Your resume will be reviewed against the requirements listed and if a match a member of our team will reach out to you directly. Hiring top talent is our top priority and we are thrilled you chose us.


Zhone Technologies is an equal opportunity employer for all job applicants and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values and is why we nurture it in everything we do. We believe that a diverse workforce brings new perspectives that enhance our teams, bring creativity, and inspire innovation. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the application process.