Senior Control Algorithm & System Architecture Engineer
Ottawa, ON, Canada | Full-Time | Ranovus
ABOUT THE ROLE
The System Verification & Control Algorithm Engineer develops and runs behavioral simulations and control verification tests for the Ranovus Odin optical engine. Working in SystemVerilog, Verilog-A, and RTL, you will validate control algorithms, bring-up sequences, and link training before silicon is available -- ensuring firmware and ASIC logic are correct before the first chip arrives. You will also verify closed-loop control algorithms that calibrate and stabilize PIC components such as bias and wavelength locking loops.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain SystemVerilog behavioral models of PIC, ASIC, and Laser subsystems for pre-silicon system simulation.
- Build and run control verification testbenches: mission mode, bring-up sequences, link training, OE calibration, and fault recovery state machines.
- Verify closed-loop (feedback) control algorithms used to calibrate and stabilize Photonic components - including modulator bias control, ring wavelength locking loops, and laser power regulation.
- Run corner case simulations across PVT (process, voltage, temperature) conditions and aging scenarios.
- Correlate simulation results against lab measurements to validate model accuracy.
- Support pre-silicon firmware validation in collaboration with the FW team.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MSc. in Electrical Engineering or related field with 8+ years of experience, or Ph.D. with 5+ years, in digital or mixed-signal verification using SystemVerilog.
- Understanding of closed-loop (feedback) control concepts for photonic component control (bias/wavelength locking loops) and hardware bring-up sequencing.
- Basic understanding of optical/photonic components: micro-ring modulators, photodetectors, and laser sources.
- Python or MATLAB for scripting, data analysis, and regression automation.
NICE TO HAVE
- Experience with optical or photonic system simulation.
- Familiarity with SPICE or mixed-signal analog simulation.
- Exposure to SerDes or high-speed interface IP verification.
What You'll Do
You will play a key role in advancing next-generation laser products from development through qualification. By combining hands-on characterization, automation development, reliability testing, and machine vision inspection, you will help establish the data, tools, and processes needed to bring high-performance laser products into production. Working closely with R&D, qualification and reliability teams, packaging suppliers, and external test providers, you will contribute directly to the successful commercialization of cutting-edge photonic technologies.
