Optical Engineer

Position : Optical Engineer

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RANOVUS Inc.

RANOVUS, with operations in Ottawa, Canada, Nuremberg, Germany, and San Jose, USA, is a solution provider for next‑generation data center infrastructures. We deliver advanced technology that minimizes environmental impact through lower power dissipation.

We are seeking a motivated and talented Optical Engineer to join our Optical System Integration / Verification team. The successful candidate will implement and test electrical and optical hardware and systems for leading‑edge optical communication modules, ensuring they are ready for customer delivery.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with multi‑functional groups (photonics, hardware, and software) to bring‑up, validate, debug, calibrate, optimize, and characterize optical engine performance.

Understand product requirements, define test objectives, and develop detailed optical performance test plans that outline test strategies, scope, configurations, deliverables, and schedules.

Establish complex lab setups using high‑speed electrical / optical lab equipment (oscilloscope, network analyzer, spectrum analyzer, BERT, etc.).

Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts to adjust operating conditions of the device and capture measurement data.

Root‑cause analysis of optical performance issues through lab experimentation and collaboration with design teams.

Create test reports that summarize test results, key findings, and bug fixes.

Support interworking between AE and the R&D team and the marketing team.

Collaborate with external instrument vendors for equipment procurement and ensure seamless software and control integration.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

2 to 5 years of relevant experience on optical systems or opto‑electronic devices (lasers, detectors, modulators, transceivers).

Knowledge of optical systems and components, digital communication systems, hardware, PCB, software, firmware.

Experience in Python or MATLAB scripting.

Experience in a lab environment with troubleshooting skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Skills

Knowledge of very high‑speed interconnects (electrical and optical) for Ethernet, PCIe / CXL, etc.

Exposure to programming and debugging embedded software on microcontrollers.

If you have a passion for technology and innovation and want to be part of a team pushing the boundaries, we encourage you to apply.

Ranovus is an equal opportunity employer.

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