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Optical Firmware Integration and Test Engineer 2

Canada(Onsite)

Exciting opportunity to work on next-generation Optical Coherent Pluggable technologies powering high-speed Data Center and Telecom network. In this role, you will be immersed in a collaborative and innovative team environment at our Ottawa site, where you'll have hands-on involvement with cutting-edge optical firmware integration test for development release and customer issue support. You will work alongside skilled engineers who are passionate about technology and dedicated to solving complex challenges.

Integration, Verification & Testing comprises the integration of SW and / or HW or system components into system, platform, product releases, or networks and verifies the integrated entity or network against particular requirements and specifications. Daily tasks will include both manual testing and automation using Python, allowing you to enhance your coding skills while applying your analytical abilities. Surely covers setup and maintenance of laboratory and associated equipment, tools, and devices.

Nokia offers a competitive benefits package, including opportunities for professional development, and a commitment to work-life balance. You will contribute to impactful projects, gaining invaluable experience in optical communications while working in a supportive and engaging culture that values your input.

Your responsibilities

1. Validation of Optical Coherent Pluggable firmware features and interoperability
2. Working with scrum team, develop and execute test strategies for CMIS-compliant modules, conduct manual/auto testing for project use cases and investigate customer-related issues in the lab. Enhance existing Python scripts and design new test cases to meet project requirements.
3. Automate testing processes on the PACE test platform using Python. Analyze test reports to allocate firmware bug responsibilities effectively.
4. Provide reliable on-site support for the optical Firmware System Integration Test (SIT) Ottawa lab, including setup of test equipment and optical components, 3+days/week is required in our office/lab
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline testing workflows and improve efficiency.
6. Stay updated on industry trends and technologies relevant to optical firmware testing.
7. Document test procedures and results for continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.

Your skills and experience

Impact

Accountable for quality and accuracy of own output. Responsible for contribution to teamwork. Errors may have impact on function/project/customer. Usually delivers results with a short-term, operational focus and limited impact on others.

Scope & Contribution

Individual Contributor: Participates as individual contributor to team, usually with limited professional expertise. Makes decisions affecting own work within set parameters, elevates others. Reviews priorities with supervisor. High personal or low collegial interaction. Managerial/Supervisory: May act as Team Leader or Project Leader with some indirect supervisory responsibilities in addition to own work assignments.. Makes decisions that affect own work.

Innovation

Semi routine tasks of moderate complexity requiring some discretion and judgment. Carries out tasks/activities according to assignment and set guidelines. Moderate degree of supervision and coaching needed. Demonstrates initiative and adaptability to changing business environments.

Communication

Explains facts, practices, policies, etc. to external and internal parties. Takes actions which respect to the needs and contributions of others and reaches agreement through flexibility and compromise. Manages situations where there is a common desire to reach solution within a team. Sometimes requires ability to influence others outside of own job area on policies, practices and procedures. Builds cross-cultural knowledge and global mindset.

Knowledge & Experience

Good understanding of Optical Coherent technologies (400G/800G ZR/ZR+), and reasonable experience in Firmware Validation of Optical Coherent Modules (ZR/ZR+, DWDM, CMIS-based pluggables)

1. Proficient in Python programming, knowledge of Python automation and test frameworks

2. Knowledge on data center networking or telecom systems

3. concept of traffic generators, optical test equipment, and log analysis

4. Typically 1-2 years directly related experience and a graduate equivalent degree

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Job Info

• Job CategoryApplied R&D
• Posting Date07/08/2026
• Degree LevelBachelor’s degree
• Job ScheduleFull time
• Job TypeGraduate/Entry Level
• Job Identification37094
• Will NSA/CAPS approval be required? (E.g., accessing a US Customer Network?)No
• Role TypeIndividual contributor
• Salary RangeCAD 65,000 - CAD 115,000 per annum

Plus, potential incentive/variable compensation for eligible roles

• Experience levelGraduate or Entry Level
• Locations600 March Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K2K 2E6, CA(Onsite)
• Regular or TemporaryRegular

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