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.

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📌 Electrical Optical Systems Test Intern (Quebec City)
🏢 Qualcomm
📍 Quebec City