Summary
Location
Ottawa
Salary
$0k - $0k (CAD)
Type
internship
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About this role
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 Opportunity:
4 month work term: (May - August 2026)
How You Will Contribute:
Complex designs pushing all the boundaries. Great people. Diverse teams with which to interact. Tremendous growth and learning opportunities. This position could really catapult your career. Are you looking for a challenging co-op or internship that will stand out? Read on…
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.
In this role you will...
- 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
The Must Haves:
- 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
The Assets:
- Experience designing and debugging hardware is an asset
- Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools is an asset
The pay range for this position is $25.00-$34.00/hour
Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.
In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.
Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
Other facts
About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) is the global leader in high-speed connectivity. We build adaptive networks to support exponential growth in bandwidth demand—empowering our customers, partners, and communities to thrive in the AI era. With unparalleled expertise and innovation, our networking systems, interconnects, automation software, and services revolutionize data transmission and network management.
What you'll do
- The role involves reviewing alternate components for qualification, executing hardware verification plans, and debugging prototype hardware. Additionally, the position includes modifying circuit packs to enable testing or to fix issues uncovered during testing.
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