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Senior Hardware Engineer, Power Design, onsite Kanata

OttawaFull-time$78k–$165k2026-07-23 → 2026-11-13
On-site · Canada

Core

Design, implement, and validate high-performance power and ground systems for next-generation optical and Ethernet platform equipment.

Role type

Senior Hardware Engineer (Power Design)

Builds

Circuit packs for Ciena's Transport and Switching products

Domain

Telecommunications / Power Electronics

Required skills

System power and grounding design, Power component circuit pack design, PCB schematic capture and layout, Power lab test equipment usage, Product development cycle management, Cross-functional technical analysis, OEM design partnerships, Mentoring engineers

Preferred skills

Postgraduate degree in Electronics or Micro Electronics Power, Professional Engineer (PE) designation, Customer site power and grounding knowledge, Knowledge of Telecom and Data center power standards

Technologies

PCB design tools, Power measurement instruments

Responsibilities

Develop power and ground systems for Optical and Ethernet platforms, Design high performance circuit pack level power solutions, Collaborate with hardware, mechanical design, and supply partners, Verify system and sub-component design with prototypes, Lead analysis and solve complex engineering problems, Mentor fellow engineers

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities