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Hardware Design Engineer - New Grad

Job in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Ciena Corporation
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-10
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 62600 - 100000 CAD Yearly CAD 62600.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact..
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* Position Summary:

** Reporting to the Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering, you will be an integral part of a very strong and vibrant hardware team that performs design, development, and validation of sophisticated printed circuit boards for Ciena’s current and next-generation Photonic Hardware  this role, you will work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to develop high-quality and high-performance hardware solutions that meet rigorous quality and reliability standards.
** Responsibilities:
*** As part of a team, work on end-to-end design and development of complex hardware circuits packs.  This includes, but is not limited to,  + creating detailed block diagrams from high level Architecture requirements.  + selecting components that will satisfy functional requirements while fitting within the cost, power, and real estate budgets that you have worked with cross functional teams to define.  

+ performing schematic capture, assessing signal integrity and guiding PCB layout.  + detailed hardware testing and verification.
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams during the entire design process (systems architects, mechanical, software, FPGA, Operations etc.).
* Drive continuous improvement in design practices, tools, and processes.
* Mentored by senior engineers who can provide technical guidance during the design process.
** Requirements:
*** Electrical Engineering program or equivalent
* Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are essential
* The candidate must have initiative, enthusiasm and a desire to learn
* Familiarity with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and test sets) and measurement techniques would be beneficial
* Familiarity with electrical engineering fundamentals including R/C/L/Diode/FET
* Ability to design and test digital interfaces such as: I2C/PMBus, SPI, JTAG, PCIe, Ethernet
** Assets:
*** Excellent communication, documentation, interpersonal and team-working skills
* Experience designing and debugging hardware
* Experience with Cadence PCB schematic capture and layout tools
* Interest in Photonic systems including Lasers, Photodiodes and Amplifiers
* Some experience in programming using languages such as Matlab or others
** Compensation**:
The annual pay range for this position is $62,600 - $100,000 CADPay 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.

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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.
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