About the role#
This is a 16-month co-op position starting in May 2027. You will work on-site in Ottawa, Ontario, as part of our optical engineering team. This role offers hands-on experience with fiber optic tools and test equipment while you work alongside senior engineers on research and development projects.
What you'll do#
- Develop and improve optical design and simulation tools for research projects.
- Test and characterize fiber optics, including measuring performance metrics and analyzing data.
- Assemble and align optical modules with high precision.
- Design and build custom optical test setups.
- Run optical simulations of diffractive optical elements (DOEs).
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in the 3rd year of an Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related program at a recognized Canadian post-secondary institution.
- Foundational knowledge of Gaussian beam theory, polarization, and optics.
- Basic laboratory experience.
- A strong interest in photonics and advanced technology.
- A detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently or within a team.
- Prior experience with simulation tools like Zemax or other photonics projects is considered an asset.
Location & details#
- Location: Ottawa, Ontario (On-site).
- Term: 16 months, beginning May 2027.
- Status: Full-time, paid internship.
- On-site amenities: Cafeteria with subsidized meals, free parking, gym, games room, and prayer room.
About Lumentum
Lumentum produces optical and photonic technologies for communications, data centers, and industrial applications. The company manufactures lasers, modules, and optical subsystems. It was founded in 2015 and maintains its headquarters in San Jose, California. The organization operates a global network of research, sales, and manufacturing facilities.
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