Photonic Systems Test Technician
Core
Hands-on support for the development, testing, and sustainment of Ciena's Reconfigurable Line System (RLS) and photonic products, including laboratory equipment management and optical testing.
Role type
Photonic Systems Test Technician
Builds
Automated photonic laboratory test systems and setups for engineering development and qualification
Domain
Telecommunications / Optical Networking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Optical and electronic test equipment operation, fiber optic handling and testing, laboratory test setup configuration, fault isolation, inventory management, technical documentation
Preferred skills
Optical transport systems knowledge, automated test environment scripting, failure analysis support
Technologies
Oscilloscopes, optical power meters, OTDRs, spectrum analyzers, digital multimeters, Python
Responsibilities
Perform incoming field-return triage and hardware evaluation, execute optical and system-level testing, build and maintain automated test systems, maintain laboratory inventory and assets, create and update test procedures and records, support engineering change and component qualification activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC
