Hardware
Kanata, ON
Contractor
Are you ready to be part of a leading global engineering design house specializing in the design and development of embedded software/hardware, electronics, and electro-mechanics?
What we’re looking for
• An energetic, enthusiastic team player who takes pride in their work
• Someone looking to be part of a fast growing and dynamic global organization
• An eager, goal-oriented professional who is excited to continue growing and developing themselves
About the role
At Syntronic, we design and develop advanced hardware solutions that power tomorrow’s technologies. We are seeking an Optical Transceiver Engineer to join our team and take part in developing high-performance optical transceiver technologies. In this role, you will contribute your technical expertise to ensure the quality, functionality, and lifecycle management of optical modules integrated into next-generation platforms.

What you’ll do

  • Lead the evaluation, testing, and qualification of optical transceiver modules.
  • Create and maintain specifications to align product requirements with marketplace standards.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to introduce new pluggable optical solutions and manage their lifecycle.
  • Support cross-functional teams (HW, SW, FPGA, Product Verification, Project Managers) with technical expertise during integration and testing.
  • Provide design support for product changes, field issue investigations, and sales support.
  • Drive resolution of issues through interaction with internal design teams and external suppliers.
  • Contribute to cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement in product performance.
  • What you bring

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
  • Solid experience with optical and electrical test methods, equipment, and lab work.
  • Practical knowledge of optical transceiver hardware and test measurements.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Nice to have

  • Experience with fiber optic communications.
  • Familiarity with software lab tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python) for simulation and test automation.
  • Industry experience with pluggable optics or related technologies.
  • Why join us

  • At Syntronic, we believe in pushing the boundaries of technology while fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. As part of our team, you’ll work on exciting projects with cutting-edge technology and have opportunities to grow your career while making a real impact on global innovation
  • What you’ll love about us:
    Company Culture – outstanding people and a flexible work environment with lots of after work activities/groups! It’s so great, we even won an award for it!
    Work/Life Balance – 4 weeks holidays to start and work that stays at work!
    Career Growth Opportunities – being a design house keeps variety in your work. New opportunities happening all the time!
    Great Benefits – and, they start the same day you do… and, they include your family… and, the company matches your RRSP contributions!
    About Syntronic Canada: 
    Syntronic provides our customers a complete portfolio of professional services to support their product development including research & development, new product introduction, manufacturing, and aftermarket services. We adopt the latest technologies in electronics design and software development with a pool of technically skilled staff around the world. Among our customers and partners are some of the world’s most technically intensive businesses and organizations. This pushes us forward in designing to satisfy our customers’ needs with a focus on quality, competence, capacity and continuity.
    Syntronic values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact our recruiting team and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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