Photonics Technical Prime - Junior role
CienaOttawa, Ontario, Canada
Posted April 22, 2026
60800 - 97000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Ciena is committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals.
Job Description
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach and empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. The Photonics Technical Prime - Junior role will lead the Ottawa-based RLS LCM location and oversee activities across additional global RLS LCM sites, drive development and troubleshooting of automated test systems, and build and integrate tools and interfaces into Cienaās broader manufacturing ecosystem.
Requirements
- Bachelorās or Masterās degree in Engineering (Security, Computer, or Electronics).
- 1 year of SYS/RLS LCM/Failure Analysis experience in electronics, Contract Manufacturers, or test engineering.
- Technical background in testing, debugging, and validating telecom hardware.
- Hands-on experience with software development using C#, TestStand, Python, and LUA.
- Expertise in laboratory environments, test equipment, and interpreting PCB schematics and layouts.
- Experience working with Contract Manufacturers (e.g., Sanmina, Celestica, Flex, USI, Jabil).
- Ability to travel internationally as needed.
- Strong organizational skills and the assertiveness required to guide engineering partners.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
- Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid sick leave
- Vacation time
- Paid Family Leave
- Leaves of absence