Optical Modem Hardware Intern

3 weeks ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Ciena Full time

Ciena is committed to our people-first philosophy. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a personalized and flexible work environment that empowers an individual's passions, growth, wellbeing and belonging. We're a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

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Why Ciena?

  • We are a company rooted in people—seeking to create a vibrant and inclusive environment, where everyone feels they can belong.
  • Accelerate your career path by gaining hands-on experience and exposure to the latest technology. Our interns and graduates work on real projects in real time in world class labs. Be a part of tomorrow's future – today.
  • Mentoring. Networking. Leadership Opportunities. We recognize that the learning doesn't stop when you leave school - we champion a team environment for development and provide the tools to achieve success. The senior engineers you'll be working with are respected experts in the telecom and optical industry
  • We recognize the importance of well-being and offer programs and benefits to support and sustain the mental & physical health, and financial security, of our employees and their families.
  • We are big proponents of life-work integration. Our people make a big difference at Ciena, but we want to shine light on their differences outside of working hours too. Ciena Cares supports non-profit causes important to employees by matching employee financial contributions and dedicating time for volunteering.

How You Will Contribute:

In this role, you will join a team of hardware designers, focusing on the design, implementation, and verification of electro-optical circuit boards for cutting-edge networking and optical platforms.

  • Guided by an experienced engineer, you will be tasked with testing and verifying complex electro-optical circuit packs.
  • You will utilize a comprehensively equipped lab, capable of conducting electrical and optical measurements ranging from DC to 100's Ghz.
  • You will engage in the review and testing of High-Speed, Digital, Analog control, and DC\DC Power Circuits.
  • You will significantly contribute to the documentation of test plans and reports, and participate in cross-functional meetings to synchronize the efforts of Signal Integrity, Mechanical, Thermal, Component, Optical, Test teams, and other stakeholders.
  • You will be instrumental in designing test jig circuits using the Cadence Allegro ECAD Tool Suite.

What Does Ciena Expect of You?

  • A sense of urgency – what's important to your customer is equally important to you. You make getting things done and exceeding customer expectations a priority.
  • The flexibility to work independently and as part of a broader team where decision-making and evaluation of design options is concerned.
  • You embrace change – thriving in a diverse environment of ever-changing priorities and sometimes stressful situations.
  • Curiosity to understand new technologies, analyze, troubleshoot, and solve complex problems.
  • You are self-motivated – always seeking out and methodically tackling sophisticated technical issues.
  • The ability to effectively communicate – tailoring your message to the audience and presenting information in such a way that it is easily understood.
  • A dedication to ongoing learning – allowing you to acquire information and develop new skills to solve complex problems.

The Must Haves:

  • Studying for degree in Electrical, Optical, Computer or Engineering Physics

Assets:

  • Experience with hands on test and measurement equipment, automation scripts and test equipment.
  • Knowledge of high-speed design and transmission line theory
  • Knowledge of basic Op-Amp and Power circuits
  • Knowledge of precision analog design, including development and verification of noise, precision, and stability budgets
  • Knowledge of circuit design projects and build/ soldering experience
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At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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