Optical Test Engineer - Python Automation

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How You Will Contribute

The SVT/PV Engineer will develop test strategies, automation script development, and execute test plans for Cienas Optical Network products, focusing on OTN Transport, Switching, Automation and NMS.

Key Responsibilities

• Build in-depth knowledge of Product Architecture, Product Features & associated Standards, Network Use-Case Scenarios and Test Automation.
• Develop, automate and execute test strategies for Telecom networks.
• Create and execute test plans using Manual and Automation methods.
• Identify and automate test scenarios.
• Debug and resolve defects with design teams.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (ITU-T, IETF, IEEE, ANSI).
• Collaborate with a multi-functional team of designers, other QA IT team and release management team
  

Must Have

• OTN Transport & Switching
• Test Automation (Python)
• Defect Analysis & Debugging
• Telecom Network Testing with hands-on experience with Test Equipments. Ex. ONT, IXIA, HSE etc
• Bachelors/Masters in Electronics, Computer Science, or Optical Communications.
• 2+ years in Telecom System Testing.
• Experience in test planning/execution, automation, reporting and debugging.
• Exposure to photonics/DWDM, NMS and TDM/packet technologies
• Improved test efficiency & automation coverage
• Reduction in defect leakage & debugging time
• Compliance with test quality standards
• Strong analytical, problem-solving skills, communication and inter-personal skills
  

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to different NBIs REST, NETCONF, gRPC and Photonics/DWDM
• Exposure to photonics/DWDM, NMS and TDM/packet technologies
  

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