Photonics Technical Prime
Core
Lead the Ottawa-based 6500 Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) location and oversee activities across additional global sites, driving development and troubleshooting of automated test systems for modem and photonics production.
Role type
Senior Test Engineering Manager (Photonics/Telecom Hardware)
Builds
Automated test systems for modem and photonics production, integrated into Ciena's broader manufacturing ecosystem.
Domain
Telecommunications, Photonics, Hardware Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
SYS/RLS LCM/Failure Analysis, testing and debugging telecom hardware, software development (C#, Python, LUA), interpreting PCB schematics, managing Contract Manufacturers
Preferred skills
Ciena Optical Modem product knowledge, Electro-Optics Secure product development, implementing security-aligned test systems, international travel
Technologies
C#, TestStand, Python, LUA
Responsibilities
Lead the Ottawa-based 6500 RLS location and oversee global site activities; Drive development, enhancement, and troubleshooting of automated test systems; Guide test strategy through Design for Testability input and prototype validation; Strengthen manufacturing readiness by supporting Contract Manufacturers with robust test processes; Optimize and scale test methodologies to improve efficiency and throughput; Build and integrate tools and interfaces into Ciena's manufacturing ecosystem.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management oversight