Jr. Optical System Integration Specialist at NI Network Infrastructure
NI Network Infrastructure · Ottawa, Canada · Hybrid
- Junior
- Office in Ottawa
The Advanced Optics Team drives the design and development of cutting-edge optical transceiver modules for PON (Passive Optical Network) systems. By developing these modules in-house, the team plays a critical role in advancing Nokia’s strategic vision—enhancing competitiveness, enabling differentiated optical solutions, and delivering high-performance technology at a more optimized cost.
Responsibilities
Collaborate closely with firmware, hardware, optical, test, and project management teams as a technical liaison.
Support module and system integration testing and characterization activities.
Lead root cause analysis and resolution of complex technical issues.
Develop a deep understanding of firmware, hardware, and optical subsystem technologies.
Evolve into providing architectural guidance and design across multiple technical domains.
Qualifications
Must have:
Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
Must be a Canadian citizen and based in Ottawa.
Nice to have:
- Knowledge of optical fiber communications and photonic devices (lasers, modulators, photodetectors).
Understanding of modulation formats, signal encoding/decoding, and error correction techniques.
Hands-on experience with lab equipment such as OSA, vector analyzers, BERT, and DCA.
Skilled in test automation and programming (C/C++, Python) with strong problem-solving abilities.
Familiar with hardware interfaces (I2C, SPI, UART), embedded systems (Zephyr RTOS, Embedded Linux), and effective team collaboration.
About Company
- Corporate Retirement Savings Plan
- Health and dental benefits
- Short-term disability, and long-term disability
- Life insurance, and AD&D – Company paid 2x base pay
- Optional or Supplemental life and AD&D insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Paid time off for holidays and Vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Tuition Assistance Plan
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Assistance Program/Work Life Resource Program