About the role#
This internship provides the opportunity to contribute to the validation of end-to-end optical networking solutions within the Optical Platform Systems organization. You will support system integration activities to ensure system behavior aligns with design intent, gaining practical engineering experience in a lab-based environment.
What you'll do#
- Conduct system-level testing using Python automation scripts and manual execution methods.
- Install and provision optical systems within a lab environment.
- Troubleshoot system-level issues identified during testing activities.
- Collaborate with System Architects to analyze and determine root causes of system behavior.
- Execute validation activities using optical and electrical test equipment.
What you'll need#
- Currently working towards a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science.
- Experience applying Linux in academic or project-based environments.
- Experience utilizing Python programming for automation or testing tasks.
- Familiarity with lab-based testing environments, fiber optics, and optical networking concepts is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Term: Fall 2026 (8-month or 12-month terms available).
- Compensation: $25 to $32 per hour.
- Status: Full-time, paid position.
