Service Router Networking Test Student

Nokia; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications technology company is seeking a Service Router Networking Test Student to join their team in Ottawa. This role requires candidates currently pursuing a degree in related engineering fields with a strong interest in networking. Responsibilities include conducting tests on routers, developing test automation, and collaborating closely with team members for software quality assurance. Excellent software development skills and communication abilities are essential. A passion for quality and analytical skills will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a master's or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or related.
• Strong passion for quality and analytical skills required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute as an integral member to the IP Routing Test sub-teams.
• Conduct end-to-end testing of high-capacity routers.
• Develop and enhance test automation using Python/TCL.

Skills

Interest in networking and telecommunications

Knowledge of computer hardware and software concepts

Software development skills (programming/scripting, debugging)

Attention to detail and analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Education

Master’s or Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Git

Wireshark

Job description

Position: Service Router Networking Test Student
Number of Position(s): 5
Duration: 4+ Months
Date: January 5 - April 24, 2026
Location: On-site

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS

Currently a candidate for a master’s degree or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.

Qualifications

• A demonstrated interest in networking and telecommunications.
• A solid knowledge of both computer hardware and software concepts.
• Excellent software development skill set, including programming/scripting, debugging, and familiarity with source control tools (i.e., Git).
• A strong passion for quality, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with others.
  

It would be nice if you also had:

• A solid knowledge of the OSI model with a focus on Data Link and Network layers (IP addressing, routers, switches).
• Working knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, etc.).
• Experience with some network security protocols or encryption.
• Experience using Wireshark or some other type of network protocol analyzer.

Responsibilities

As a part of our team, you will:

• Contribute as an integral member to one of the following IP Routing Test sub-teams: System Test, Operations Administration Maintenance (OAM), MACsec, ANYsec, or IPsec.
• Receive quality one-on-one engineering mentorship while learning and using various network protocols that are being tested in your team.
• Conduct end-to-end testing of high-capacity routers (7750 SR, 7250 IXR, and 7330 SXR) over various test areas, including functional, stress, scaling, feature interaction, etc.
• Test many functions of the routers in parallel, scale, and stress scenarios, attempting to model the network after realistic customer use cases.
• Develop and enhance test automation using Python/TCL in a Linux-based regression environment to ensure software quality and stability.
• Troubleshoot issues and work closely with testers and developers to investigate and resolve software defects.