Electro-Optic Engineer Intern (September 2026, 12 months)

Ciena

📍 ottawa, on, Canada

Full-time Engineering Posted May 30, 2026

Job Description

The Opportunity

8 month work term: September 2026 – April 2027

12 month work term: September 2026 – August 2027 (preferred)

How You Will Contribute

You will be joining the Coherent Modem Transmission Electro-Optic R&D group, a team responsible for developing the electro-optic transmission system for Ciena’s coherent optical modems. As an integral member of the team, you will contribute to active research and development projects while gaining hands‑on experience in a professional lab environment.

You Will

  • Perform hands‑on laboratory characterization and measurement of advanced optical devices.
  • Develop Matlab scripts for test automation, simulation, and data analysis.
  • Model and simulate electro‑optic components and subsystems to predict performance.
  • Collaborate with firmware, PCB, and DSP design teams to support system integration.

The Must Haves

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