Actalent – Principal Optical Transceiver Design Engineer – Ottawa, ON

Company: Actalent

Location: Ottawa, ON

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Job date: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 01:58:51 GMT

Job description: Job Title: Principal Hardware Designer – Optical TransceiversJob DescriptionOur design engineering group provides end-to-end product development solutions, including test and measurement modules, 4&5G macro frequency variants, optical transceivers, and optical sub-assemblies. The team handles projects from concept to volume manufacturing. We are seeking a Principal Hardware Designer for optical transceivers. This position involves collaborating with a cross-functional team to lead hardware design efforts from concept to pre-production.Responsibilities

  • Lead hardware design of optical transceivers from concept to pre-production.
  • Contribute to all phases of the product development cycle.
  • Understand and document electrical and optical requirements.
  • Interface with various engineering teams.
  • Review high-speed interface simulations.
  • Lead design reviews.
  • Troubleshoot and improve yield.
  • Resolve DFM issues and ensure compliance.

Essential Skills

  • B.S. in Electrical Engineering. M.S or Ph.D. is considered an asset.
  • Approximately 12 years of work experience in hardware design of optical transceivers.
  • Experience working on at least 200-400 gig transceivers, preferably 800 gig.
  • Knowledge of transceiver design from conception to production.
  • Experience reviewing RF designs.
  • Proficient in PCB design.
  • Understanding of system design.
  • Telecom experience.
  • Excellent communication skills for customer engagement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience in RF design using modeling tools such as CST or HFSS.
  • Experience with the full previous optical transceiver design cycle.
  • Familiarity with high-speed (RF) and optoelectronic devices: drivers, modulators, lasers, detectors, TIA, CDR/DSP, and equalization.
  • Work experience with optical components.
  • Experience with optical transceiver test methodologies.
  • Knowledge of various optical transceivers in CWDM and DWDM networks.
  • Familiarity with industry standards including IEEE Ethernet standards, OIF standards, and various MSAs.
  • Coherent design experience is a plus.

Work EnvironmentFor the right candidate, remote work can be considered if they are exceptionally qualified. The ideal candidate will be based in Ottawa and able to work onsite 5 days a week. The work environment involves working on cutting-edge optical interconnects and packaging solutions for companies across aerospace, medical, telecom, and automotive industries. The position offers the opportunity to work with leading-edge customers and technology within a smaller team setting.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $70.00 – $95.00/hr.Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Ottawa,ON.À propos d’Actalent:Actalent est un chef de file mondial des services d’ingénierie et de sciences et des solutions de talents. Nous aidons les entreprises visionnaires à faire progresser leurs initiatives en matière d’ingénierie et de science en leur donnant accès à des experts spécialisés qui favorisent la mise à l’échelle, l’innovation et la mise en marché rapide. Avec un réseau de près de 30 000 consultants et plus de 4 500 clients aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie et en Europe, Actalent est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du classement Fortune 500.La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusionChez Actalent, la diversité et l’inclusion constituent le pont vers l’équité et la réussite de notre personnel. La diversité, l’équité et l’inclusion (DE&I) sont ancrées dans notre culture par :

  • L’embauche des talents diversifiés ;
  • Le maintien d’un environnement inclusif par une autoréflexion permanente ;
  • La mise en place d’une culture de soin, d’engagement, et de reconnaissance par des résultats concrets ;
  • L’assurance des opportunités de croissance pour nos gens.

Actalent est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.About ActalentActalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.