Senior Systems Design Architecture Engineer

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How You Will Contribute

This role is required to be on-site in Ottawa.

As a System Architect with the Ciena Optical Networks System Design Architecture team you will play a crucial role in evaluating compliance of our products to meet the current and future needs of our customers. In this role you will work closely with a cross-functional team to support the evolution of our existing product portfolio and the development of new, next generation of optical networking products. The successful candidate will develop and execute system level test plans for new WaveLogic coherent modem products. Such testing will have a primary purpose of confirming correct internal and external behavior of the product in areas such as performance related behaviours related to DSP capabilities, as well as fault handling and signal conditioning.

• Set the testing strategy to satisfy Product Line Management (PLM) requirements.
• Document test plan(s) for broadband modem and client cards in various configurations.
• Perform manual and automated DSP performance testing of coherent modems using state of the art optical impairment test setups.
• Perform manual and automated testing of broadband modems in various configurations to confirm correct behaviours in normal and faulted conditions.
• Determine best method to automate testing and generation of meaningful results.
• Review test results within modem systems team, and with appropriate SMEs from other groups to determine design improvements that can be made.
• Raise and track JIRAs (problem tickets) to fix problems and improve product, as appropriate.
• Create customer facing documentation to share with customer account teams and customers as required
• The successful candidate will have an excellent mix of abilities including good interpersonal skills, excellent team player, strong hands-on lab, programming & lab automation underscored by a strong work ethic.
  
  

The Must Haves

• A Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of design or test experience in optical networking or related field
• Knowledge of networking protocols, technologies, and architectures
• Experience with hardware design, testing, and validation as well as hardware and software integration
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to think critically and propose innovative solutions.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  
  

Assets

• Hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves personality.
• Familiarity with use of one or more of Ciena’s transport products (6500, 5400, 8700, WaveServer)
• Familiarity with transport protocols (Ethernet, FC, SONET/SDH, OTN)
• Familiarity with pluggable optics control interface and specifications
• Experience working with, and automation of, lab test equipment in a hardware development environment.
• Programming experience in the following is an asset: Matlab (for performance test automation), C, Python, Linux, scripting languages
• Experience with coherent technology and optical fiber impairments is an asset
• Working knowledge of MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel), and working with large data sets (sorting, filtering, graphing).
  
  

Pay Range

The annual pay range for this position is $89,400 - $142,800 CAD.

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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