About the role#
This is a 4-month co-op placement starting in January 2027. You will join a hardware development team focused on power and interconnect technologies for Converged Packet Optical products. You will contribute to the design, implementation, and validation of electrical and optical hardware solutions while working with a multi-functional team.
What you'll do#
- Define and validate electrical, mechanical, and optical performance characteristics for interconnect solutions.
- Recommend interconnect solutions and provide implementation guidance to the team.
- Participate in the design of cooling systems and AC and DC power interface modules for platforms.
- Evaluate electrical interconnects like backplanes, cables, and connectors for new hardware.
- Evaluate optical interconnects such as adaptors, patchcords, and connectors.
- Perform application verification testing on power designs and interconnect solutions.
- Interface with suppliers to find power and interconnect solutions that meet system requirements.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Electrical Engineering degree program.
- Experience using lab test equipment and measurement techniques.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.
- Understanding of analog and digital design, high speed signaling, power electronics, and transmission lines.
- Experience with PCB layout and schematic capture tools.
- Familiarity with communication protocols including Ethernet, OTN, SONET, and Fiber Channel.
- Previous co-op experience in a related field is helpful.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: This position is paid with an hourly range of $25.50 to $35.00. Benefits include access to the Employee Assistance Program, company-paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation pay.
About Ciena
Ciena operates as a public company in the telecommunications sector. Founded in 1992, the firm builds networking systems, automation software, and interconnects for data transmission. It maintains a global presence with its headquarters in Hanover, Maryland. The company employs over 10,000 people and focuses on high-speed connectivity solutions.
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