Senior Optical Test Automation Engineer

Ciena Corporation

Ottawa, ON, Canada
Base: $77,500 - $164,500; bonus/equity: discretion...
Onsite
Python programming experience
High tech industry background
Optical product testing knowledge
Ciena Corporation is seeking a Senior Optical Test Automation Engineer for its Ottawa location, emphasizing a people-first approach within a flexible and inclusive work culture. The role involves developing test automation solutions for Passive Optical Network products and requires a strong background in programming, optical testing, and collaboration with various engineering teams

Job Summary

  • The role involves migrating existing test software solutions to a scalable and maintainable volume production environment for optical products.
  • Candidates will collaborate with R&D and engineering teams to define test architectures centered around parallel processing for high-volume solutions.
  • Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(K) matching, and an Employee Stock Purchase Program.

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Ciena Corporation is seeking a Senior Optical Test Automation Engineer for its Ottawa location, emphasizing a people-first approach within a flexible and inclusive work culture. The role involves developing test automation solutions for Passive Optical Network products and requires a strong background in programming, optical testing, and collaboration with various engineering teams.

Salary

Base: $77,500 - $164,500; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary incentive bonus available for non-sales employees; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(K) matching, ESPP, paid leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python programming experience
  • High tech industry background
  • Optical product testing knowledge
  • Git-based source code control
  • Test instrument interfacing
  • Embedded microcontroller experience

Nice-to-have

  • PON compliance and standards expertise
  • Manufacturing automation software development
  • Github Actions familiarity
  • Volume manufacturing support in Asia
  • Routing and switching product knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, physics, or computer science
  • Minimum 2 years Python programming experience
  • Minimum 4 years high tech industry experience
  • Eligible for business travel to USA and Thailand

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