Hardware Design Co-Op (Sept 2026 - 4 months)
About The Position
As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact. The Packet-Optical HW Development team is looking for an enthusiastic and innovative designer to join the hardware quality and life cycle management team working on Ciena’s Packet Optical platform products. The position will be tailored to the successful applicant and will involve working in a team which provides hardware support on our products in the field and in mitigating component obsolescence issues.
Requirements
- Electrical Engineering program or equivalent
- Familiarity with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and test sets) and measurement techniques would be beneficial
- Understanding of high speed signaling, transmission lines, digital and analog design
Nice To Haves
- Experience designing and debugging hardware is an asset
- Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools is an asset
Responsibilities
- Review alternate components for 2nd source qualification and obsolescence
- Execute hardware verification plans and debug prototype hardware using test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic/network analyzers, protocol/signal generators etc.
- Debug and support hardware investigations of field issues
- Modify circuit packs to enable testing or to fix issues uncovered during testing
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- vacation pay
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
