About the role#
Huawei Canada is hiring a Co-op Engineer for an 8-12 month term within the Advanced Optical Technology Lab. You will work on next-generation short-reach and data center interconnect networks. The team focuses on transmission algorithms, systems, and physics to develop key product features.
What you'll do#
- Design and simulate Intensity-Modulated Direct-Detection (IMDD) transmission systems for Hollow-Core Fiber (HCF).
- Model end-to-end non-coherent optical transmission systems.
- Analyze Hollow-Core Fiber and the effects of gas absorption on transmission.
- Develop signaling and equalization methods to manage channel-induced fading.
- Study how high launch power affects system reach and performance.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Master’s or PhD program in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Active registration in an official co-op program for the full duration of the term.
- Strong background in non-coherent optical fiber transmission and reception.
- Understanding of direct-detection systems, transceiver limitations, and noise penalties.
- Proficiency in Matlab or Python.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
- A publication record on these topics is an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (303 Terry Fox Drive).
- Modality: On-site.
- Compensation: $58,000 to $104,000 annually, based on a 2,080-hour year and individual expertise.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
About Huawei Canada
Huawei Canada operates as a division of the global information and communications technology provider founded in 1987. The company focuses on research and development, specifically in 5G technologies, cloud services, and network infrastructure. It maintains a significant presence in Canada with its main headquarters in Markham and multiple research facilities across the country. The Canadian operations employ over 1,700 people.
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