Wavelogic Modem HW Engineering Co-op (Fall 2025)

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

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Hardware Engineering Co-op to join their dynamic team. This exciting 4-month opportunity allows you to work on cutting-edge Wavelogic optical modems, enabling high-speed fiber optic data rates. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, contributing to design processes, hardware debugging, and data analysis. The company fosters a flexible work environment that prioritizes personal growth and well-being, making it an ideal place for aspiring engineers to thrive. If you are passionate about hardware engineering and eager to make a meaningful impact, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Vacation pay

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor in Electrical or Computer Engineering.
• Foundational knowledge of lab equipment and hardware design processes.
• Experience with statistical analysis techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain hardware for Wavelogic optical modems.
• Conduct hardware debug and electrical design verification.
• Analyze manufacturing data to improve factory yield.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Hardware Design

Statistical Analysis

Soldering

Embedded Hardware Projects

Scripting (Python, Tcl)

Education

Bachelor of Electrical Engineering

Bachelor of Computer Engineering

Tools

Cadence Allegro

Multimeters

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum Analyzers

Electronic Loads

Job description

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Wavelogic Modem HW Engineering Co-op (Fall 2025)

Apply locations Ottawa time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id R027890

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual’s passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

The Opportunity: 4 month work term: September - December 2025

How You Will Contribute:

Reporting to a Senior Manager, Hardware Engineering, you will work alongside a team of experienced hardware engineers responsible for designing and maintaining Ciena’s flagship Wavelogic optical modems. These products enable fiber optic data rates of up to 1,600 Gbps and are used by many of the largest telecommunications companies in the world including Verizon, AT&T, and Bell Canada to enable the Internet as we know it today.

• Design Process: simulation, functional schematic, physical PCB layout reviews, documentation

• Lab Hands-on: hardware debug, electrical design verification vs. datasheet specs

• Component Qualification: spec reviews and research to qualify alternate sources due to shortages or to enable cost reductions

• Yield Data Analysis: review large-scale manufacturing data to assess design or test changes to improve factory yield

The Must Haves:

• Working towards completion of Bachelor of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering (or equivalent)

• Foundational knowledge of lab equipment: multimeters, oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, electronic loads, basic soldering.

• Demonstrated proficiency with HW Design process (schematic, layout, documentation) as well as statistical analysis techniques (histogram distributions, Q-Q plots, STDev, CpK parameters)

Assets:

• Demonstrated interest in prototyping/embedded hardware projects

• Experience with Cadence Allegro toolset

• Experience with scripting languages (i.e Python, Tcl)

Pay Range:

The pay range for this position is $24.50-$33.00/hour CAD

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.

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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.

Ciena is anEqual Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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