Optical Engineer Co-Op – Flexible, Data-Driven Networking

Ciena; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company in Ottawa is seeking an Optical Engineer Co-Op for a 12-16 month internship starting May 2026. The role involves developing and testing optical systems, utilizing Python, MATLAB, and collaborating with a multi-functional team. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in relevant fields and possess skills in data visualization, version control, and Linux. The hourly pay range is $25.00 - $34.00, along with various benefits.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation pay

Qualifications

• Working towards degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in Python and MATLAB.
• Exposure to Linux development environments.
• Knowledge of physics, optics, and communications theory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an optical modeler using Python and MATLAB.
• Use the optical network simulator to study performance.
• Collaborate with a team using version control.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Linux development

Data visualization

Version control (Git)

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science

Tools

PyTorch

Jira

Job description

A telecommunications company in Ottawa is seeking an Optical Engineer Co-Op for a 12-16 month internship starting May 2026. The role involves developing and testing optical systems, utilizing Python, MATLAB, and collaborating with a multi-functional team. Candidates should be pursuing a degree in relevant fields and possess skills in data visualization, version control, and Linux. The hourly pay range is $25.00 - $34.00, along with various benefits.