Hardware Design Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

Ciena•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

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 development group in our Atlanta design center working on Ciena’s Packet Optical platform products. The position will be tailored to the successful applicant and will involve working with senior designers implementing leading edge circuit packs for multi gigabit fiber optic transport systems.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in BS or MS degree in Electronics/Electrical Engineering or related program
Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are essential
The candidate must have initiative, enthusiasm and a desire to learn
Strong knowledge of digital and analog circuits
Familiarity with embedded microcontrollers
Familiarity with programable logic devices such as CPLDs and FPGAs
Familiarity with lab test equipment and measurement techniques

Nice To Haves

Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools is an asset
Experience designing and debugging hardware is an asset

Responsibilities

Circuit design and schematic capture
Perform timing analysis and simulation of critical interfaces
Perform hardware bring-up of initial prototypes
Develop and execute hardware verification plans and, debug prototype hardware using a variety of test equipment such as oscilloscopes, network analyzers, protocol analyzers, signal generators, etc.
Assist with large scale high-speed signal testing by developing and using automated data acquisition techniques