Position: Product Development Intern/Co-opNumber of Positions: 1Duration: 4 monthsDate: May 11th - August 21st, 2026Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada Education Recommendations: Currently pursuing a PhD in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. Your responsibilities As Part of the Team You Will: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate DSP ASICs, analog high-speed ASICs, and optics for next-generation coherent pluggable modules. Develop and simulate algorithms to enhance system-level performance across innovative projects. Optimize existing algorithms to improve efficiency and functionality in practical applications. Build and maintain lab setups for calibration, characterization, and testing of advanced optical systems. Conduct performance measurements and analysis to provide actionable insights for product improvement. Gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic, collaborative environment. Your skills and experience You're a Great Fit If You Have: Advanced understanding of optimization algorithms and methods. Fundamental understanding of optical communication systems, photonic integrated components, and electronic circuits. Hands-on experience with system-level optical communication hardware. Proficiency in high-speed optical and electrical test equipment. Programming experience in MATLAB and Python. Job Info Job Category Corporate Services Posting Date 02/27/2026 Degree Level Doctor’s degree (e.g PhD) Job Schedule Full time Job Type Fixed Term Student Trainee/Apprentice (3 months+) Job Identification 28574 US/Canada Salary Range $41,184 to $91,184 CAD per year #J-18808-Ljbffr