Electrical and optical systems testing define this Ottawa co-op at Qualcomm, combining laboratory instrumentation, characterization, and software automation. As an Interim Engineering Intern, you will support validation engineers testing next-generation products targeted to AI and data center applications. The assignment includes electrical and optical characterization, complex fixture development, instrumentation control, and data collection. No prior SerDes experience is required.

Key Responsibilities
- Support lab testing for 100Gbps-plus communication devices
- Use oscilloscopes, BERTs, analyzers, VNAs, and meters
- Build test fixtures in a contemporary laboratory
- Develop tools for device configuration and test routines




- Address evolving IEEE 802.3 and OIF standards

Requirements:
- Electrical, computer, engineering science, or computer science studies
- Expected graduation in November 2027 or later
- Academic experience with C, C++, Python, or similar
- Python and object-oriented programming familiarity
- Git or other version control experience is beneficial Bring programming fundamentals and instrumentation interest to Qualcomm’s electrical and optical validation work for high-speed network devices.

📌 Electrical Optical Systems Test Intern (Ottawa)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 Ottawa