About the role#
This is a full-time, 4-month internship for the Winter 2027 term, beginning in January. You will join the hardware development organization in Ottawa to assist in the design and validation of advanced switching products. This role provides hands-on experience working with circuit packs alongside experienced engineers.
What you'll do#
- Design and validate hardware for next-generation switching circuit packs.
- Execute test and debug activities on new and existing printed circuit boards.
- Perform board programming and manage prototype inventory.
- Conduct design verification to evaluate functionality, performance, operating margins, and robustness.
- Measure and analyze signal integrity, thermal performance, and component qualification results.
- Develop and maintain design documentation, such as specifications, test plans, and reports.
- Use Cadence CAD tools for schematic capture, layout review, and design analysis.
What you'll need#
- Active enrollment in a bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering.
- Ability to communicate clearly and work well within a team.
- Experience with laboratory test equipment like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and test sets is helpful.
- Background in high-speed signaling, transmission lines, and digital or analog circuit design is an asset.
- Familiarity with hardware design and debug techniques, as well as PCB schematic capture and layout tools, is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (4 months).
- Compensation: $25.50 - $35.00 CAD per hour.
- Benefits: Includes access to the Employee Assistance Program, company-paid holidays, paid 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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