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Reporting to the Director of Component Design, you will be a key member of the High Speed Photonic Components (HSPC) team. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design of various photonic components under development within the HSPC group. This will include optical modeling of the components, defining specifications in collaboration with the modem team, planning experimental designs, and analyzing the results of these plans to validate and optimize the design to meet performance requirements. In this role, you will interact closely with other members of the HSPC group and with other internal R&D; teams. This cutting‑edge environment,



focused on designing the world’s highest-performing optical products, will motivate you and keep you at the forefront of your field.
How You Will Contribute
Develop a deep understanding of Ciena's integrated photonic components to design innovative new optical architectures
Collaborate with the test, RF design, and chip design teams to define functional specifications
Plan experiments to ensure all critical design parameters are met, while optimizing resource utilization and test efficiency
Track, document, and communicate progress and identify potential issues that could affect product functionality or target timelines
Participate in and lead design reviews, ensuring documentation and follow-up
Perform Design Validation Testing (DVT) on prototypes and final products to ensure the design achieves target performance and deliver results to the internal customer;
Interact with other external groups (NPI and operations groups) to

📌 Senior optical engineer (Quebec City)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Quebec City