They gather information about your interactions on the site, such as which pages you visit frequently, how long you stay, and the links or buttons you click. They help us record any difficulties you have with the website and help us to evaluate the effectiveness of our advertising. By analyzing this data, we can understand what aspects of our site are effective and identify areas for improvement.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.* This is a primary processing purpose.* This is a secondary processing purpose.Hardware Engineering Co-op (4-8 Months, May 2026) page is loaded## Hardware Engineering Co-op (4-8 Months, May 2026)locations: Ottawatime type: Full timeposted on: Publié aujourd'huijob requisition id: R As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity—driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.**The Opportunity** The role is to integrate into the hardware development teams to provide power and interconnect vision and support. This involves working in a team to design, implement and validate leading edge optical and electrical interconnect and power HW solutions in Ciena’s Converged Packet Optical products. • Define electrical and optical interconnect solutions and validate the electrical/mechanical /optical properties and performance. • Work as a member of a multi-functional team to recommend appropriate interconnect solutions and provide implementation guidelines.•You will participate in designing AC and DC power interface modules and cooling systems for platforms. • Evaluate Interconnect solutions in the areas of electrical (connectors, cables and backplanes) and optical (connectors, adaptors, patchcords) interconnect for their suitability in new hardware designs. • Perform application verification testing on power design and interconnect solutions. • Perform high-speed signal integrity testing of backplanes and cables. • Interface with suppliers to solicit electrical power and electrical/optical interconnect solutions for system requirements. • Submit eCAD coding requests and checking for power and interconnect components. **Qualifications** • Currently enrolled in Undergraduate or in Graduate program in Electrical Engineering, preferably with prior co-op experience in related fields. • Experience with lab test equipment and measurement techniques. • Good communication, enthusiastic, interpersonal, and teamwork skills are essential.**Assets** • Understanding of high speed signaling, transmission lines, digital design, analog design, and power electronics is an asset. • Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools is an asset. • Familiarity with communication protocols (OTN, Ethernet, SONET, Fiber Channel).**Pay Range:** The hourly pay for this position is $25.00 - $34.00Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers students access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws. 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr