Staff Optical Engineer

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. Your responsibilities 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 Your skills and experience 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 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.

Job Info Job Category: Applied R&D Posting Date: 06/05/2026 Job Schedule: Full time Job Type: Experienced Job Identification: 36789 US/Canada Salary Range: CAD 94702 – CAD 155582 Per Annum Locations: 600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2E6, CA (Hybrid) #J-18808-Ljbffr