About the role

QA Analyst ensuring quality for advanced telecommunication test products designed for manufacturing and research environments. Collaborating with development teams on quality assurance best practices.

Responsibilities

Perform testing on our test products designed for manufacturing, design, and research (MDR) environments.
Work closely with development teams, system engineers and product managers to understand current and future needs.
Define and implement test strategies even when optimal validation equipment is not yet available.
Clearly document test scenarios, test cases and acceptance criteria.
Advise HW and SW teams on testing best practices and on integrating quality into the development lifecycle.
Perform functional, exploratory, performance or other types of testing as required.
Identify corner cases and ensure the products behave correctly under these conditions.
Actively participate in the validation cycle prior to internal or external releases.
Recommend and deploy appropriate testing tools.
Contribute to the development or improvement of automated scripts/tests.
Ensure tests are integrated into continuous validation processes when possible.
Maintain clear and up‑to‑date test documentation.
Track and analyze quality metrics to support continuous improvement.

5 years in quality assurance within an advanced technology environment.
Strong understanding of quality assurance concepts, principles, and methodologies.
Ability to understand the different layers of Ethernet networks (optical interfaces, electrical interfaces, protocols).
Ability to design and execute comprehensive and effective test strategies.
Hands‑on experience with network equipment.
Knowledge of standards such as IEEE 802.3dj, OIF CEI‑224G and CMIS (an asset).
Knowledge of automation tools (an asset).
French and English (spoken and written).

Diversity is an asset that has made EXFO strong since its inception because it enriches us.