Design fiber optic switching systems remotely from Ontario with Celestica Engineering, applying optical characterization and system architecture expertise. Lead complex transceiver development for network connectivity.

As a Senior Principal Optical System Engineer, you will guide technical decisions across Celestica’s Hardware Platform Development team. You will define feature specifications, develop optical modules, and qualify 10 Gbit/s to 100 Gbit/s transceivers. Collaboration spans hardware, software, signal integrity, and electrical engineering teams supporting datacenter and campus-wide Ethernet switching connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

Define specifications and architectures for optical transceiver systems

Develop SFP+, XFP, CFP, and QSFP fiber optic modules

Characterize and qualify optical transceivers and copper cables





Automate and document current qualification test procedures

Support interoperability demonstrations and external certifications

Requirements

10+ years in fiber optic communication and hardware development

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master’s degree preferred for this engineering position

Experience with high-speed optical and electrical test equipment

Strong analytical, communication, and independent problem-solving skills

Apply optical engineering, transceiver development, and systems expertise to Celestica’s high-speed switching platforms from Ontario.

📌 Senior Principal Optical Systems Engineer (Winnipeg)
🏢 Celestica International
📍 Winnipeg