Senior Hardware Designer

Location: Ottawa, ON (Hybrid)

About this opportunity

As a member of a dynamic development team, the Senior HW designer will be responsible for planning, scheduling, architecture, design, testing and delivery to manufacturing of carrier‑grade hardware used for optical line systems capable of 400Gbps and beyond and broadband fiber access systems with PON rates of up to 50Gbps.

What You’ll Do

• Lead HW development projects and advise and mentor other HW team members
• Own all aspects of circuit pack development schedule, prototype delivery, product testing and product certification
• Work with product line management and other managers to interpret and negotiate product features and specifications
• Lead and interface with contract resources outside of your organization
• Define technical specifications to support design concepts, and participate in specification peer reviews
• Participate in design reviews, guide technical discussions to conclusion
• Interface with component vendors and negotiate design specifications with external suppliers
• Review Designs to ensure they meet architecture goals
• Support the technology transfer to manufacturing/production testing

Requirements

• Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent coupled with 12+ years experience in optical transport or fiber access equipment development or high speed circuit pack development
• Experience with 1RU-14RU carrier‑grade system requirements and high-speed optical and access fiber transmission systems
• Experience with board level development and being a lead designer for development projects
• Experience and understanding of design for testability and manufacturability concepts
• Experience in developing environmentally hardened optical transport and access systems; Experience with a variety of optical interfaces and telecommunications standards up to 400G and beyond is an asset

Benefits for full-time employees include an Extended Health Care Plan, Dental, Vision, Life, Dependent Life, Disability insurance (STD and LTD), $500 Wellness Benefit, Employee Assistance Program and Paid Time Off.

Why join Zhone Technologies?

Zhone Technologies, Inc. is a developer of Network Edge and Connectivity systems and Cloud Edge software solutions that enable broadband everywhere. Our software and network innovations are empowering communications service providers to reimagine their edge and transform their businesses and network infrastructure to be future‑ready. Zhone systems, platforms and services are leveraged by hundreds of service providers globally and are relied upon by 14 of the top 25 telecom providers across the Americas, EMEA, and Australia/New Zealand. Every day, Zhone builds on a legacy of 25 years in the telecom industry, and recently acquired all of the assets of DZS, Inc.

What happens once you apply?

Your resume will be reviewed against the requirements listed and if a match a member of our team will reach out to you directly. Hiring top talent is our top priority and we are thrilled you chose us.

Zhone Technologies is an equal opportunity employer for all job applicants and does not discriminate based on protected characteristics. Encouraging a diverse and inclusive organization is core to our values and is why we nurture it in everything we do. We believe that a diverse workforce brings new perspectives that enhance our teams, bring creativity, and inspire innovation. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know during the application process.