Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Discuss and review system requirement documents. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze system specifications and technical requirements.

Design and develop comprehensive test plans covering functional, performance, and boundary scenarios. Create traceability matrices aligning test cases with system requirements

Establish best verification practices for a new team, consistent with existing practices and tools used by sister team

Validate management interface by testing optical provisioning, alarm, telemetry and software upgrade features over CLI and gRPC interfaces

Conduct end to end testing of optical transmission systems including signal integrity validation, network resilience testing (protection switching, failure recovery), L1 performance benchmarking (BER, Q-factor, latency measurements, etc.) and L0 performance (optical power, spectrum and OSNR)

Develop/maintain Python-based automation script. Implement CI/CD pipelines for regression testing using Jenkins/Gitlab

Create test summary report for each release

Maintain daily sanity tests and run regression tests in each software load. Perform regression testing for software/hardware upgrades.

Design new test cases based on customer findings or new feature requests

Education & Experience

BA or BS in Engineering or Computer Science required.

5+ years of experience in communication systems verification test

Experience in automated northbound interface testing: Netconf/YANG, CLI, SNMP.

Experience in testing Linux based embedded systems.

Experience in Python or other script language for automation test.

Experience in network protocols such as TCP/IP, Ethernet, OTN

Experience with DWDM optical systems, familiar with EDFA, WSS, OCM and OTDR

Familiarity with Transponder product, familiar with 100G, 400G,



800G L1 optical module desired

Familiarity in lab bench debugging tools oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers

Skills

Programming languages: Python. Familiar with VS code environment.

The ability to work independently with guidance from supervisor on specific tasks.

Able to work and deliver on an aggressive schedule

Self-starter, highly motivated, dedicated and teamwork oriented

Good written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of Chinese is an asset

Working Conditions

May require occasional off-site meetings or travel

Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary

Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job

May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive’s needs

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.

Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.

Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings

Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location,



this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust

C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].

ABOUT US
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an setting that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Pay Scale
$114,290 - $154,330 per year

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📌 Lead Engineer, Embedded System Verification (Quebec City)
🏢 Coherent
📍 Quebec City