Optical Design Engineer

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

Position Title: Optical Design Engineer

Employment Type: Full-time Onsite

Location: Ottawa ON

Why Youll Love This Role

At Lumentum we are searching for Canadas brightest young mindsengineers 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 technologyour advanced photonic modules power the worlds 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 whats next in photonics.

What Youll Be Doing

• Innovate: Design and develop cutting-edge free-space optical devices including Wavelength Selective Switches (WSS) Optical Channel Monitors Optical Cross-Connect Switches and Optical Amplifiers.
• Solve Complex Problems: Work on precision optical alignment strategies for passive and active systems contributing to the seamless integration of optics LCOS MEMS and micro-optics.
• Bring Designs to Life: Collaborate with mechanical automation calibration and manufacturing teams to take designs from concept to production.
• Experiment & Optimize: Conduct hands-on laser alignment optical testing and system validation refining designs for manufacturability and reliability.
• Simulate & Automate: Develop and refine optical models using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio and numerical simulations to optimize performance and reduce design cycles.
• Learn Evolve & Lead: Stay ahead of the curve in optical design system integration and emerging technologiesbecause at Lumentum we never stop learning.

What Were Looking For

• Recent Masters or PhD graduate in Optics Photonics Physics Engineering Physics Optical Engineering or a related field.
• Problem-solver at heartyou thrive on taking complex challenges and structuring solutions that work in the real world.
• Passionate about Optical Technologyyou understand optical fundamentals (Gaussian beam propagation polarization diffraction aberrations) and want to push the boundaries of whats possible.
• Hands-on experience with free-space optics laser alignment and optical experimentation.
• Proficient in optical simulation tools (Zemax OpticStudio preferred) and programming (C# and/or Python) to enhance optical design and data analysis.
• Detail-driven & execution-focusedyou take pride in ensuring solutions are precise manufacturable and production-ready.
• A team player & adaptable thinkeryou thrive in fast-paced cross-functional teams and love tackling new challenges every day.