Kickstart your career with Ciena as a Hardware Development Co-Op, focusing on hardware quality and life cycle management in a collaborative workplace. Dive into hands-on hardware tasks with our innovative Packet-Optical HW Development team.
Ciena is seeking a co-op student for a four-month term beginning in January 2027. You will actively contribute to hardware quality assurance, component qualification, and debugging of prototype hardware. Gain valuable experience while working on innovative solutions to enhance our Packet Optical platform products.
Key Responsibilities:
• Review components for 2nd source qualification
• Execute hardware verification plans and debugging
• Investigate field issues to debug hardware




• Modify circuit packs to aid in testing
• Collaborate with diverse teams on projects
Requirements:
• Current enrolment in Electrical Engineering degree program
• Familiarity with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers
• Understanding of high-speed signaling and digital design
• Experience with PCB design is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
This co-op offers a unique chance to enhance your hardware development skills while working alongside industry experts at Ciena.

📌 Hardware Development Co-Op at Ciena (Ottawa)
🏢 Ciena
📍 Ottawa