Optical Test Coop/Intern

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Onsite facilities

Well-being programs

NERGs

Mentorship programs

Career development

Job summary

Nokia in Ottawa is seeking a Optical Test Coop/Intern for 8–12 months starting January 4th, 2027. The role focuses on ODVT & OIT activities, Python-based automation, AI-assisted testing, and interfacing with optical test hardware.

Campus students pursuing a related Bachelor's degree can contribute to test pipelines and reporting. The program emphasizes hands-on lab work, collaboration, and learning across hardware and software domains, with a flexible hybrid approach at Nokia's facilities in

Qualifications

• Hands on experience with general lab instruments and measurement tools.
• Strong Python programming skills with modular, clean code.
• Analytical problem-solving ability to identify root causes.
• Ability to tackle complex technical challenges systematically.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Demonstrated persistence and ownership on technical projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute optical test activities (ODVT & OIT).
• Extend Python-based test automation frameworks for transceiver validation.
• Apply AI tools to accelerate automation development and analysis.
• Interface with optical test hardware (OSA, tunable lasers, VOAs, high-speed BER testers).
• Develop workflows for test execution, data collection, and reporting.
• Investigate failures and perform root-cause analysis across software/hardware.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering; Computer Engineering; Software Engineering; or related field

Tools

PyTest

Robot Framework

GitHub Copilot

Cursor AI

Git

Jira

Confluence

Pandas

NumPy

Matplotlib

Job description

Job Description

Position: Optical Test Coop/Intern

Number of Position(s): 1

Duration: 8 - 12 months

Date: Starting January 4th,2027

Location: Onsite, Ottawa, CANADA

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS: Currently a candidate for a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with an accredited institution.

How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn

As a part of our team, you will:

• Implement and execute ODVT & OIT (Optical Integration) activities
• Improve and extend Python-based test automation frameworks used for validating optical transceiver hardware and system-level performance.
• Apply AI tools (e.g., Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, LLM-based agents) to accelerate automation development, code review, and test result analysis.
• Interface directly with optical test hardware — including instruments such as optical spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, variable optical attenuators, and high-speed bit-error-rate testers.
• Develop and enhance workflow automation for test execution pipelines, data collection, and reporting.
• Investigate test failures and anomalies, performing root cause analysis on both software and hardware layers.

Key Skills And Experience

You Have:

• Hands on experience in general lab instruments
• Strong programming skills in Python, including writing clean, modular, and maintainable code.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to work through complex technical challenges in a systematic manner.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated persistence, initiative, and ownership when working on technical projects.

Really Nice to have

• Experience with test automation frameworks such as PyTest or Robot Framework.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing environments.
• Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, or ChatGPT.
• Exposure to hardware interfaces and instrument communication protocols such as Serial, GPIB, or SCPI.
• Familiarity with Git, Jira, Confluence, or similar development tools.
• Coursework or project experience in signal processing, communications, optical networking, or photonic systems.
• Experience with Python data analysis libraries including pandas, NumPy, and matplotlib.
• Basic understanding of optical networking technologies and transceiver validation processes.

About Us

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About The Team

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes to balance work and life
• Professional development events and networking opportunities
• Campus perks designed to make your student experience enjoyable and social, such as access to an onsite cafeteria, free employee parking, complimentary fitness centre, and sports facilities (volleyball, basketball, pickleball courts, ping pong, and employee leagues)
• Well-being programs, including Personal Support Service 24/7 – a confidential support channel open to all Nokia employees and their families in challenging situations
• Opportunities to join Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs) and connect with people who share your passions and values
• Employee Growth Solutions, mentorship programs, and coaching support for your career development
• A learning environment that fosters both personal growth and professional development – for your role and beyond

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