Optical System Engineer, Senior Staff

Company: Qualcomm Canada ULC Job Area: Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Systems Engineering General Summary: As a leading technology innovator, Qualcomm pushes the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-generation experiences and drives digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Systems Engineer, you will research, design, develop, simulate, and/or validate systems-level software, hardware, architecture, algorithms, and solutions that enables the development of cutting-edge technology. Qualcomm Systems Engineers collaborate across functional teams to meet and exceed system-level requirements and standards. Minimum Qualifications: •    Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 6+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR Master's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. OR PhD in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field and 4+ years of Systems Engineering or related work experience. This posting is for an existing vacancy. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Optical System Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience in laboratory measurements, proficiency in MATLAB simulations, a strong background in optical communication systems, and knowledge of Silicon Photonics and EAM for IM/DD optical module applications. This role is crucial in developing and optimizing our 100Gbps and 200Gbps PAM4 optical transmission (IM/DD) modules for data centre applications, with a special emphasis on lab skills and instrumentation.

Design, simulate, and test optical systems for high-speed data transmission, focusing on PAM4 modulation schemes with Silicon Photonics/EAM devices. Conduct hands-on laboratory measurements using a variety of instruments, including Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT), Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG), Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), and optical boards. Develop and implement DSP algorithms for signal processing in optical communication systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate optical components into system-level designs, including Silicon Photonics and EA modulators (EML). Maintain and troubleshoot laboratory equipment to ensure optimal performance. Document experimental procedures and results, and contribute to technical reports and presentations. Stay abreast of industry trends and advancements in optical communication technologies.

Proven experience in optical system design and simulation, preferably with MATLAB. Extensive hands-on experience in laboratory measurements and testing of optical systems, including working with BERT, AWG, VNA, and optical boards. Knowledge of Silicon Photonics & EAM EML for IM/DD optical module applications. Familiarity with DSP techniques and their application in optical communications Applicants : Qualcomm is an equal opportunity employer. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation during the application/hiring process, rest assured that Qualcomm is committed to providing an accessible process. You may e-mail  disability-accomodations@qualcomm.com  or call Qualcomm's toll-free number found  here . Upon request, Qualcomm will provide reasonable accommodations to support individuals with disabilities to be able participate in the hiring process. Qualcomm is also committed to making our workplace accessible for individuals with disabilities. (Keep in mind that this email address is used to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We will not respond here to requests for updates on applications or resume inquiries). Qualcomm expects its employees to abide by all applicable policies and procedures, including but not limited to security and other requirements