Hardware System Test Engineer in Ottawa

Job Description

We are looking for a Hardware Engineer to support our client’s hardware engineering organization, helping characterize and validate a broad range of networking systems.

This is a hands-on role that combines system-level lab testing, measurement automation, data analysis, and cross-functional problem solving across power, optical, and thermal performance.

You will work in a laboratory environment performing system-level characterization and validation on a wide variety of Ciena systems.

You will plan and execute tests, operate and automate laboratory equipment, analyze results, document findings, and work with engineering teams to resolve issues.

• Plan and execute system-level hardware tests covering power, optical, and thermal performance.
• Configure Ciena systems, test fixtures, environmental chambers, power supplies, optical instrumentation, and supporting laboratory equipment.
• Use Ethernet- and GPIB-based interfaces to control test equipment, collect measurement data, and improve test repeatability.
• Develop and maintain test methods, procedures, automation, and data-analysis tools for hardware characterization.
• Analyze test results against product requirements, identify unexpected behaviour, and support root-cause investigation with hardware, software, and system teams.
• Prepare clear test plans, laboratory records, technical reports, and concise summaries of results and risks.
• Work independently on assigned investigations while collaborating effectively with a broader cross-functional engineering team.

Contribute to a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment.

Skills and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• At least five years of relevant experience in hardware engineering, system test, product verification, characterization, or a comparable laboratory-based role.
• Hands‑on experience performing system-level testing in a hardware laboratory environment.
• Practical experience with power, optical, and thermal testing techniques and associated measurement equipment.
• Ability to interpret hardware requirements, develop effective test approaches, analyze complex data, and communicate technical conclusions.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience with Ciena products, including 6500-S, 6500-T, Wave Server, Wave Router, or RLS.
• Software development or test-automation experience using Java, C#, Python, Microsoft . NET, or Microsoft Visual Studio.
• Understanding of object-oriented software development concepts.
• Experience using and interfacing with test equipment through Ethernet and GPIB.
• Experience creating reusable software or automation frameworks for laboratory test and data collection.
• Experience with telecommunications hardware, optical networking systems, or high-speed data communications.
• Self-starter who is highly motivated, adaptable, and comfortable progressing work with limited supervision.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters.

Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal. com.

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