System Engineering Specialist

System Engineering Specialist

EXFO develops smarter test, monitoring and analytics solutions for the global communications industry. We are trusted advisers to fixed and mobile network operators, hyper-scalers and leaders in the manufacturing, development and research sector. They count on us to deliver superior visibility and insights into network performance, service reliability and user experience. Building on over 35 years of innovation, EXFO’s unique blend of equipment, software and services enable faster, more confident transformations related to 5G, cloud-native and fiber optic networks.

Since our beginnings in 1985, diversity has been one of EXFO's core values, fostering an inclusive corporate culture. We welcome people with a wide range of skills and experience into a culture that values innovative ideas, teamwork, and a customer- and market-focused approach. We seek the active contribution of everyone, with respect for the individual, the environment and the community. This is how we fulfill our purpose: to ensure the connected world meets the highest expectations, to bring together people, communities and businesses.

• As a System Engineering Specialist in the Research & Development department, you will play a significant role in producing high quality technical requirement specifications for new products and features in our Network Instruments Portfolio.
• In active collaboration with the product line management team, identify and understand the customer use cases & market needs.
• Define the most innovative and appropriate solutions taking into considerations any design constraints.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the development, product support and marketing teams.

• Act as a resident technical subject matter expert.
• Conduct domain technology scouting & follow industry standards.
• Produce technology studies on emerging topics of interest for the business.
• Define new test products, features & methodologies.
• Produce detailed technical specifications for the development teams.
• Ensure the conceptual and technical integrity of the product/feature requirements.
• Responsible for defining user stories, managing, and prioritizing development teams’ backlog.
• Fulfil the role of Technical Product Owner as a member of Agile development teams.

• Excellent knowledge of transport/datacom networking protocols such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, 1588 PTP, OTN, CPRI, eCPRI.
• Excellent knowledge of telecommunication & mobile networks architectures & applications.
• Familiar with applicable industry standards from IEEE, IETF, ITU, ANSI, OIF, O-RAN.
• Familiar with telecommunication test equipment & methodologies.
• Excellent technical writing abilities.

• High interest in emerging telecommunication technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in specification of complex systems.
• Capability to digest, interpret and adapt industry standards to the test & measurement market.
• Capability to develop innovative ideas/concepts.
• Excellent analysis and synthesis skills.
• Capability to handle complex problems and situations.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Good knowledge of Agile development methodologies.
• Comfortable working in a multi-cultural, distributed environment.
• A strong team focus with an inherently collaborative mindset.
• High sense of responsibility, autonomy and efficiency.
• Capable of multi-tasking.

EXFO is an equal opportunity employer.

Diversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us. For more information about diversity and inclusion at EXFO, read our DEI Statement.

For positions located in Quebec, the language requirement is French. However, in the context where the incumbent evolves in an international work environment and where the activities take place mainly outside Quebec, we favor bilingualism as a linguistic requirement.

Do you have questions about this career opportunity or our hiring process? Contact us at careers@exfo.com or, if you are applying for a job located in Mexico, at mexico-careers@exfo.com.

Thank you for your interest in EXFO!