Hardware Engineer - New Grad

Job summary

Design and support coherent optical modem hardware through simulation, schematic development, PCB layout reviews, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing teams. Perform lab verification and debugging, qualify alternate components, analyze manufacturing yield data, and investigate hardware failures.

Job details

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters. How You Will Contribute: Reporting to a Hardware Engineering Director, you will work alongside a team of six experienced engineers responsible for designing and supporting Ciena’s flagship Wavelogic™ coherent optical modems. These products enable fiber optic data rates of up to 1,600 Gbps and are used by many of the largest telecommunications companies in the world including Verizon, AT&T, and Bell Canada to enable the Internet as we know it today. Design Process: simulation, functional schematic, physical PCB layout reviews, documentation, and working with contract manufacturing teams Lab Hands-on: hardware debug, electrical design verification vs. datasheet specs Component Qualification: spec reviews and research to qualify alternate sources due to shortages or to enable cost reductions Yield Data Analysis: review large-scale manufacturing data to assess design or test changes to improve factory yield Hardware Root Cause Analysis: conducting and reporting on failure analysis to other internal and external teams as required The Must Haves: Completed BEng/BASc Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) Demonstrated proficiency with hardware Design process: schematic, PCB layout, design documentation Foundational knowledge of lab equipment: Multimeters, oscilloscopes, soldering. Assets: Excellence in verbal and written technical communication Experience with Cadence Allegro toolset Experience with scripting languages (i.e Python, Tcl) and string parsing (i.e. RegEx) Background with statistical analysis techniques (histogram distributions, StDev, CpK) Pay Range The annual pay range for this position is $49,500 - $99,000. Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available. Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence. At Ciena, we are 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. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination. Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

What you’ll do

Design and support coherent optical modem hardware through simulation, schematic development, PCB layout reviews, documentation, and collaboration with manufacturing teams. Perform lab verification and debugging, qualify alternate components, analyze manufacturing yield data, and investigate hardware failures.

Requirements

A completed BEng/BASc in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is required, along with demonstrated proficiency in hardware design processes, including schematics, PCB layout, and design documentation. Foundational lab skills with multimeters, oscilloscopes, and soldering are required; technical communication, Cadence Allegro, scripting, and statistical analysis are assets.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Defined Contribution Pension Plan
• Company Matching
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Leave
• Vacation Time
• Paid Family Leave

Listed skills

• Hardware Design · Preferred
• Root Cause Analysis · Preferred
• Python · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Hardware Design
• Schematic Design
• PCB Layout
• Hardware Debugging
• Electrical Design Verification
• Component Qualification
• Yield Data Analysis
• Root Cause Analysis
• Technical Communication
• Cadence Allegro
• Python
• Tcl
• Regular Expressions
• Statistical Analysis
• Oscilloscopes
• Soldering
• Data Analysis
• Electrical Engineering
• Innovation
• Research
• Sales
• Python (Programming Language)
• Debugging
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Telecommunications
• Employee Stock Purchase Planning
• Failure Analysis
• Laboratory Equipment
• Computer Engineering
• Oscilloscope
• Printed Circuit Board
• Design Verification
• Tcl (Programming Language)
• Multimeters
• Design Documentation
• Parsing
• Process Simulation
• Scripting Languages

Job areas

• Engineering
• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Hardware Engineer
• Hardware Engineer (General)
• Electronics Engineers
• Computer Hardware Engineers

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