Senior Optical Characterization and Test Engineer (Photonics)

Location: Ottawa, Canada — on-site

Salary: $75,000–$124,000 CAD per year, flexible

Company

hirify.global develops optical and photonic solutions for AI, cloud computing, data centers, telecommunications, and advanced manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design and implement optical test and verification strategies to transition products from design into full-scale production.
• Characterize key optical parameters using advanced optical testing and measurement techniques.
• Apply data analysis methods to extract insights, solve technical challenges, and improve optical designs.
• Collaborate on integrating AI tools into test and characterization workflows.
• Work with R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to align product requirements.
• Create scalable, documented test solutions and validate products using Agile methodologies.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in product development involving optical components, photonics, or telecom systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in software development.

Nice to have

• Experience designing or testing optical components and subsystems for optical communications.
• Hands-on experience with electrical and optical test and measurement equipment.
• Expertise in test automation, including interaction with devices under test and test equipment.
• Experience with one or more of Python, Flutter, Dart, VB.NET, or C#.
• Experience using packages and frameworks in a software development context.
• Familiarity with Agile software development tools and version control systems such as Git.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible time off and health and wellness benefits.
• Tuition reimbursement and career growth support.
• Free gym, games room, and prayer room.
• Subsidized meals and free coffee and tea.
• Employee stock options and incentive plans.
• Collaborative, innovative, and inclusive workplace with accommodation support during the hiring process.