Wavelogic Modem HW Engineering Co-op (Fall 2026 - 4 month)
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. This is a 4-month work term from September to December 2026. You will work alongside a team of experienced hardware engineers responsible for designing and maintaining Ciena’s flagship Wavelogic™ optical modems. These products enable fiber optic data rates of up to 1,600 Gbps and are used by many of the largest telecommunications companies in the world including Verizon, AT&T, and Bell Canada to enable the Internet as we know it today.
Requirements
- Working towards completion of Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering (or equivalent)
- Foundational knowledge of lab equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, basic soldering.
- Demonstrated proficiency with HW Design process (schematic, layout, documentation) as well as statistical analysis techniques (histogram distributions, Q-Q plots, STDev, CpK parameters)
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated interest in prototyping/embedded hardware projects
- Experience with Cadence Allegro toolset
- Experience with scripting languages (i.e Python, Tcl)
Responsibilities
- Design Process: simulation, functional schematic, physical PCB layout reviews, documentation
- Lab Hands-on: hardware debug, electrical design verification vs. datasheet specs
- Component Qualification: spec reviews and research to qualify alternate sources due to shortages or to enable cost reductions
- Yield Data Analysis: review large-scale manufacturing data to assess design or test changes to improve factory yield
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- company-paid holidays
- paid sick leave
- vacation pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
