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Senior Optics Engineer

Adtran

Adtran

Other Engineering
Ottawa, ON, Canada
Posted on Feb 13, 2026

Welcome!

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Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Test opto-electronic components and sub systems (small signal analysis NVA/LCA, wideband BER, scope, AWG measurements, noise/distortion loading, DWDM testbed)

  • Write component and sub system specifications and review vendor specifications

  • Work with vendors on driving product roadmap and specifications

  • Simulate optical components and systems

  • Design and manufacture quality and reliability tests for optical sub-assemblies

  • Coordinate design with optical, mechanical, digital, firmware and software engineers to reach interface and packaging objectives

  • Perform Design Verification Testing of optical components and modules

  • Perform reliability tests on optical components and modules (e.g. GR-468)

  • Define the production tests to be performed on products at the contract-manufacturer location

  • Provide internal input into NPI, manufacturing, quality, Operations and Sales

  • Identify and mitigate project risks

  • Other projects and assignments may result and be assigned to accommodate the changing needs of the department and the Company

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

  • BS or MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics

  • In-depth knowledge of Optical Communications Theory and Digital Communications Theory

  • Able to design and develop optical modules and sub-assemblies

  • Expertise in testing optical modules and sub-assemblies and automation

  • Proficient in writing technical specifications

  • Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Self-motivated and can perform with minimal supervision

  • Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job

  • Travel is limited and rare for this position

Preferred Qualifications

  • Knowledgeable of Ethernet standards is preferred

  • Knowledgeable of optical component reliability and telecom performance standards such as Telcordia, IEC, and ITU