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Senior Hardware Engineer, Power Design, onsite Kanata

Ciena

·

Jul 23, 2026

Salary
$78k – $165k
Location
Canada- Ottawa- 383 Terry Fox- Bldg C
Type
Full-time
Department
Engineering
Seniority
Senior
Education
Bachelor
Source
Workday

Description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

We are looking for enthusiastic and innovative Engineers to join our hardware development team at our office in Kanata, ON. Hardware positions involve working in a team to design, implement and validate leading edge optical & digital/analog circuit packs that are used in Ciena’s Transport and Switching products.

As a Power Hardware Engineer you will:

  • Develop power and ground systems for next generation Optical and Ethernet platform equipment.

  • Design high performance circuit pack level power solutions (schematics and layouts) and work with hardware design prime to implement on their circuit packs.

  • Work with hardware and mechanical design, and external supply partners to realize designs.

  • Hold design, verification spec, and performance results reviews with peers as required.

  • Work with suppliers, corporate and manufacturing procurement organizations to deliver components and sub-systems designs into production.

  • Verify system and sub-component design with engineering and production prototypes.

The Must Haves:

  • Bachelor of Engineering degree

  • Experience in system power and grounding design, power component circuit pack design, and product development cycle experience.

  • Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills across multiple disciplines in Hardware development, manufacturing, test engineering, and with external suppliers.

  • Experience in mentoring fellow engineers for team building, project management, and development projects in power hardware design.

  • Proven project management knowledge.

  • Experience with power lab test equipment, measurement techniques and product development experience in microelectronic power. 

  • Familiarity with OEM design partnerships and co-developments, PCB schematic capture and layout tools.

  • Proven track record working with domain experts in mechanical, power, thermal, hardware, software and systems for platform developments.

  • Ability to lead analysis and analyze technical data and solve complex engineering problems,

  • 10+ years working with electrical power systems in an industrial or utility environment, with expertise in key areas of System Power and Grounding design, Power Component Circuit pack design, and Product Development cycle experience

Nice to Haves:

  • Postgraduate in Electronics or Micro Electronics Power.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) designation or eligibility

  • Customer site power and grounding and Knowledge of power and ground design standards for Telecom and Data center customers.

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $77,500 - $164,500.

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.  Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

Skills

ProcurementProject Management

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