Description

Position: Optical Test Automation Co-op/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.

Responsibilities

As a part of our team, you will:

- 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.

Qualifications

You Have:

- Solid 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.

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