Hardware Power Engineer - New Grad

Ciena Corporation; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ciena Corporation in Ottawa is seeking a Power Hardware Engineer to contribute to the design and delivery of high-performance power solutions for advanced networking platforms. The role offers hands-on engagement across the product lifecycle from concept through production, with collaboration across engineering disciplines to develop reliable, scalable power architectures.

You will work with hardware, mechanical, thermal, software, and systems teams to resolve design challenges and partner with

Qualifications

• Graduating in 2026 with a Bachelor of Engineering degree.
• Previous internship, co-op, or applied project experience in power hardware.
• Demonstrated project management knowledge and strong work organization.
• Hands-on experience with power lab equipment and microelectronic power product development.
• Familiarity with PCB schematic capture and layout tools.
• Understanding buck, boost, flyback, forward, resonant LLC topologies and closed-loop control.
• Experience with LTSpice, PSPICE, or equivalent simulators.

Responsibilities

• Develop product-level power systems and subcomponent designs for next-gen platforms.
• Collaborate with design primes on schematic capture and layout.
• Design AC/DC power interfaces and platform cooling solutions.
• Work with cross-functional teams to resolve integration challenges and transition designs to production.
• Validate designs with prototypes and lab testing.

Skills

Project management knowledge

Strong work organization skills

Power lab equipment experience

PCB schematic capture and layout

Power electronics topologies knowledge

Circuit simulation tools (LTSpice/PSP

Internship/Co-op experience in related

Education

Bachelor of Engineering

Master’s or PhD in Electronics/Power Electronics

Tools

Cadence design tools

LTSpice/PSPICE

Job description

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.

Power Hardware Engineer

As a Power Hardware Engineer at Ciena, this role contributes to the design and delivery of high-performance power solutions for advanced networking platforms. The position offers hands-on technical engagement across the product lifecycle from concept through production. Collaboration across engineering disciplines supports development of reliable and scalable power architectures.

How you will make an impact

• Develop product-level power systems, subcomponent power designs, and circuit pack-level power architectures for next-generation platforms
• Contribute to high-performance circuit pack power solutions, including schematic capture and layout collaboration with hardware design primes
• Design alternating current (AC) and direct current (DC) power interface modules and platform cooling solutions
• Collaborate with hardware, mechanical, thermal, software, and systems engineering teams to resolve design and integration challenges
• Partner with external suppliers, procurement, and manufacturing teams to transition power hardware designs into production
• Verify system and subcomponent designs using engineering and production prototypes through hands-on lab validation

The must haves

• Education: Graduating in 2026 from a Bachelor of Engineering degree
• Experience: Previous internship, co-op, or applied project experience relevant to the role
• Demonstrated project management knowledge and strong work organization skills
• Hands-on experience with power laboratory test equipment, measurement techniques, and microelectronic power product development
• Familiarity with printed circuit board (PCB) schematic capture and layout tools
• Understanding of buck, boost, flyback, forward, resonant LLC converter topologies, and closed-loop power supply control
• Experience with simulation tools such as LTSpice, PSPICE, or equivalent circuit simulation platforms

Nice to haves

• Education: Master’s or PhD in Electronics or Power Electronics
• Work-term experience in power electronics
• Exposure to communications hardware product development environments
• Familiarity with power, grounding, and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) design standards for Telcordia and data center customers
• Experience with Cadence design tools

Pay Range

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this position is $62,600 - $100,000 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. Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission.

In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

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.

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