Posted 5 days ago
Thermal Design Engineer
@ Ciena Canada ULC
Ottawa, Ontario
Overview
Ciena Canada ULC is hiring a full-time Thermal Design Engineer to design thermal solutions for optical switching and transport products. The role covers thermal analysis, CFD simulation and lab validation across the product lifecycle. A salary of $91,900 to $146,700 CAD is stated, with a discretionary incentive bonus possible.
Pay:
$91,900–$146,700 a year
Responsibilities:
- Définir les architectures thermiques de nouveaux produits
- Réaliser des analyses thermiques et simulations CFD
- Planifier et exécuter des essais en laboratoire
- Identifier les risques thermiques et proposer des mesures d'atténuation
- Collaborer avec les équipes mécanique, électrique, optique et fabrication
Requirements summary:
- Maîtrise ou doctorat en génie mécanique, transfert de chaleur et mécanique des fluides
- 5 ans et plus d'expérience en conception thermique de systèmes électroniques
- Expérience pratique en CFD
- Solides compétences en essais de laboratoire et analyse de données
Tools & skills
Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-01
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-16
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-02
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Engineering |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Office |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities |
| Education | Master’s degree (required), Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Mechanical Engineering, Heat Transfer, Fluid Mechanics |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Stock or equity, Wellness |
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Ciena Canada ULC
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 75 |
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena builds the critical infrastructure powering the AI era. We’re a technology company shaping the future of networking, guided by innovation, integrity, and collaboration. Through development opportunities, meaningful work, and flexibility, Ciena supports growth and well-being—on and off the job. Connect with a career that matters.
How You Will Contribute
We are seeking a motivated and talented Thermal Design Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will help design and develop next-generation optical switching and transport products, guiding thermal solutions from concept through production. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for ensuring that complex electro-optical systems meet thermal performance, reliability, and operational requirements across a wide range of environmental conditions. Your work will combine thermal analysis, CFD simulation, and experimental validation to drive innovative and robust product designs.
As a key member of the design organization, you will:
- Define and develop thermal architectures for new products and technologies
- Perform thermal analysis and CFD simulations to evaluate and optimize product designs
- Plan and execute laboratory testing to validate thermal performance and correlate results with simulation models
- Identify thermal risks and develop mitigation strategies throughout the product development cycle
- Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, optical, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver high-quality products
- Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing and contribute to sustaining engineering activities for existing platforms
Required Qualifications
- Master's or PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering with specialization in Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
- 5+ years of experience in thermal design and verification of electronic systems
- Hands-on experience with Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software
- Strong background in engineering laboratory testing, data analysis, and experimental methods
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills
Assets
- Experience using FloTHERM for thermal modeling and simulation
- Experience with Creo CAD software
- Knowledge of mechanical design, manufacturing processes, and product fabrication techniques
Salary Range: The annual salary range for this position is $91,900 - $146,700 CAD.
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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.
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