Ciena
Hardware Design Co-Op (Winter 2027 - 4 Months)
Ottawa · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- 4 month work term, starting January 2027
- Join the Packet-Optical HW Development team to contribute to hardware quality and life cycle management for Ciena's Packet Optical platform products.
- Review alternate components for 2nd source qualification and obsolescence.
Responsibilities
- The role includes hardware work on products in the field and component obsolescence issues, with opportunities to work across diverse teams and build hands-on experience.
- Understanding of high speed signaling, transmission lines, digital and analog design.
- 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.
- At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard.
Requirements
- Familiarity with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, logic analyzers and test sets) and measurement techniques.
- Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools.
Compensation
- The hourly pay range for this position is $25.50-$35.00/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.
Equal opportunity
- If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.
- Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.
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