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Lumentum · Onsite · Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)

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Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year.
 

Position Title: Electronics Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time, Existing vacancy

Location: Ottawa (On-Site)

 

 

About Lumentum

At Lumentum, we’re building the tech behind the world’s fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing.

 

We’re a global team of innovators working where light meets technology, solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you, you’ll fit right in.

 

 

Why You’ll Love This Role

At Lumentum, we are searching for Canada’s brightest young minds engineers and innovators who want to build the next generation of optical technology. If you are driven by curiosity, eager to solve real-world challenges, and excited about developing groundbreaking optical systems, this is your opportunity.

Join us in designing the future of optical cloud & networking technology our advanced photonic modules power the world’s voice and internet traffic, and we need your expertise to take them to the next level. This is not just another job; this is your chance to define & design what’s next in photonics.

 

Lumentum is seeking a talented senior Electronics Engineer to develop leading edge electro-optic optical cross connect switch PCBAs. The successful candidate will be capable of priming complex PCBA designs, working independently and with teams to define, simulate and deliver winning and manufacturable products. In this capacity, the candidate will possess detailed knowledge of analog/digital design techniques, PCBA design, team leading skills, simulation and applicable technologies.

 

 

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead the design and development of advanced hardware for optical systems, from concept to production.
  • Lead extended team during development process.
  • Define and evaluate components (amplifiers, transistors, uC, ADC/DAC, etc) and circuitries for the analog designs such as Laser drivers, TIAs, power supplies, etc.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including software, firmware, optical, MFG, and mechanical.  
  • Conduct rigorous hardware testing and validation to ensure performance and reliability.
  • Define and develop test requirements and support the product through the NPI lifecycle. 
  • Create detailed schematics, guide PCB layouts, and perform simulations using industry-standard CAD tools (Cadence, Ansys)

 

 

What We’re Looking For

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field and minimum 10 years of applicable experience.
  • Expertise in complex PCBA design.
  • Expertise in leading a small team (layout, junior designers, verification engineers)
  • Proficiency in hardware design and simulation tools such as Cadence and Ansys.
  • Hands-on experience with testing equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
  • Proficiency in a low frequency analog and mixed signal.
  • Extensive knowledge of electronic components and circuits property, fabrication processes, assembly processes.
  • Experience in a power/digital design and in control systems is an asset.
  • Knowledge of optical architectures and systems is an asset.
  • Knowledge of DC power circuitry would be an asset.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work with teams, both local and remote.

 

 

Perks You’ll Love

  • Flexible time off
  • Health and wellness benefits (physical and mental)
  • Tuition reimbursement and career growth support
  • A workplace built for you: free gym, games room, prayer room
  • Subsidized meals, free coffee/tea
  • Employee stock options and incentive plans
  • A collaborative, innovative, and inclusive culture

 

 

Salary Range: $110,625 - 149,675 CAD (flexible).

Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications. In line with our commitment to being a great place to work, Lumentum offers competitive total rewards which may include annual bonus, equity, and comprehensive health and welfare benefits.

 

 

Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future

At Lumentum, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We’re committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren’t just words; they’re the heart of what we do.

 

Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together!

 

 

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.

Please contact us at talentacquisition@lumentum.com to request accommodation.

Join us—your future starts here!

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About Lumentum

Lumentum is illuminating the networks of tomorrow with advanced photonic technologies that enable AI, data centers, telecom, industrial, and sensing applications. As AI accelerates the global demand for bandwidth and energy efficiency, we deliver the building blocks that keep data moving reliably, efficiently, and at massive scale. Our optical products support AI and compute infrastructure, cloud and DCI environments, metro and long-haul networks, while our lasers drive breakthroughs in precision manufacturing and sensing. For nearly five decades, Lumentum has been at the intersection of light and innovation. What began as a vision with JDS Uniphase to harness the power of photonics has evol

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