Systems Integration Engineer; Opto-Electronics

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Wave Ryde Instruments is growing its world‑class technical team for quantum sensor‑systems for 5G applications. Wave Ryde is a spin‑off from Quantum Valley Ideas Laboratories (QVIL), well‑supported by both QVIL and wireless industry leaders. Wave Ryde is located in Waterloo, Canada (near Toronto), in the heart of Canada’s ‘Quantum Valley’ with excellent academic research and technology communities, including outstanding universities.

The Wave Ryde Instruments team includes pioneering leaders in quantum sensors and wireless technologies.

We’re seeking a System Integration Engineer with expertise in optics and opto‑electronics systems to join our team on‑site in Waterloo, Canada. In this role, you will contribute to assembly, integration, test, and deployment of an optical based quantum sensor for radio frequency sensing. You will be a member of a multidisciplinary team and play a critical role in driving technical excellence, ensuring project milestones are achieved, and fostering innovation.

• Assemble and integrate opto‑electronic systems including lasers, optical modulators, photodiodes, and control electronics
• Perform system‑level testing, calibration, and troubleshooting of quantum sensing hardware
• Operate lab instrumentation such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators, and optical measurement tools
• Support development of test setups, procedures, and validation workflows
• Collaborate with engineering teams to debug and optimize system performance
• Participate in on‑site installation and field testing (occasional travel required)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, System Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Hands‑on experience with electronic and/or optical systems in a lab environment
• Familiarity with common test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Strong practical troubleshooting and system integration skills
• Comfortable working with complex hardware systems
• Willingness to travel for installation and field deployment when needed

• Experience with lasers, photonics, or RF systems
• Basic programming/scripting (Python preferred) for test automation or data analysis
• Exposure to research labs or advanced scientific instrumentation

Wave Ryde Instruments offers a competitive compensation and benefits package as well as an exciting, challenging and supportive work atmosphere. If you are interested in being a part of this team and mission, we encourage you to apply.