Coherent Optical Systems Engineer Role Overview We are seeking a

Coherent Optical Systems Engineer to contribute to the design, development, characterization, and optimization of advanced coherent optical transceivers based on next-generation photonic integrated circuit (PIC) and digital signal processor (DSP) technologies.

The successful candidate will work with early-stage PIC, DSP, and analog ASIC hardware to perform digital-optical integration, develop calibration and control methodologies, and conduct detailed system-level performance characterization.

This role requires close collaboration across optical, digital, high-speed analog, ASIC, software, and systems engineering teams. A key aspect of the position is the ability to understand and balance optical, electrical, and digital system capabilities to optimize overall transceiver performance.

Key Responsibilities

Perform digital-optical integration of next-generation coherent optical transceivers.

Develop calibration and control algorithms to maximize system-level performance.

Characterize coherent optical transceivers, including SNR, OSNR tolerance, sensitivity, and other key performance metrics.

Conduct detailed experimental validation of transceiver sub-components, including analog, control, optical, and DSP components.

Evaluate and troubleshoot interactions between optical, electrical, and digital components.

Perform characterization and analysis of high-speed ADC/DAC performance, including ENOB and related parameters.

Support hardware bring-up, integration, debugging, and performance optimization.

Develop automated test, measurement, and data-acquisition processes.





Analyze experimental data and identify opportunities for system-level performance improvements.

Collaborate with software, electronics, optics, ASIC, and systems engineering teams throughout product development.

Contribute to technical decisions involving trade-offs between optical, electrical, and digital system performance.

Skills and Experience

Ph.D. in

Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics , or a related technical discipline, with experience in optical communications, photonics, high-speed electronics, or systems engineering.

New Ph.D. graduates and experienced professionals are encouraged to apply.

Robust understanding of optical communication systems , DWDM transmission, fiber transmission impairments, photonic integrated components, electronic integrated circuits, and signal processing.

Hands-on experience working with optical communication hardware and components at the system level.

Strong understanding of coherent communication systems, including

QPSK, 16QAM, and 64QAM .

Knowledge of coding and

Forward Error Correction (FEC)

algorithms.

Experience characterizing high-speed RF and/or mm-wave interconnects, amplifiers, and components.

Experience with RF/mm-wave system characterization, including

S-parameter measurements, jitter measurements, ADC/DAC performance, and ENOB .

Hands-on experience with high-speed optical and electrical test equipment.

Experience with automated measurement equipment control and data acquisition.

Programming experience with

MATLAB, Python, VB.NET, C , or similar languages.

Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.

📌 Coherent Optical Systems Engineer (Ahuntsic)
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