Optical Engineer Co-Op (May 2026 - 12-16 months) job opportunity at Ciena Corporation.

Home Jobs In Canada Tag: Job Optical Engineer Co-Op (May 2026 - 12-16 months) position at Ciena Corporation


DateMore Than 30 Days Ago bot
Ciena Corporation Optical Engineer Co-Op (May 2026 - 12-16 months)
Experience: General
Pattern: full-time
Country:
apply Apply Now
Salary:
Status:

Job

Copy Link Report
degreeOND
loacation Ottawa, Canada
loacation Ottawa....Canada

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 12-16 month internship/co-op beginning May 2026 Ciena Canada ULC is seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Optical Engineer Co-Op for a 12-16 month term. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the cutting-edge field of optical networking, contributing to the design, development, and testing of advanced optical systems and components. How You Will Contribute As an Optical Engineer Co-Op, you will be involved in various aspects of optical engineering, including but not limited to: Pushing the boundaries of automation, speed, data processing and data visualization of an optical modeler using Python, and/or MATLAB. Playing a role in developing, improving, testing, and maintaining, various aspects of the optical modeler such as: creating databases, developing automated test cases, fixing bugs and improving existing functionality. Using the optical network simulator to study the performance of various optical network configurations. Code-collaborate with a multi-functional team of designers and perform version control using Git. The Must Haves Working towards completion of a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Physics, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, or a related field. Proficiency with Python, MATLAB, or other similar languages, with experience databases and in libraries such as PyTorch (or similar). Exposure to Linux development environments. Foundational knowledge of physics, optics, and communications theory. Experience with development tools such as content versioning (e.g. Git) and bug tracking software (e.g. Jira). Interest in big data science and its applications. Pay Range The hourly pay range for this position is $25.00 - $34.00 Pay 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. Not ready to apply? Join our   Talent Community   to get relevant job alerts straight to your inbox. 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.

Other Ai Matches

Optical Modem Hardware Intern (Summer 2026) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Backend Development Engineer Co-op (8 months - April 2026) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Consultant, Sales Engineering Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Sales Engineering related tasks
Engineer /Module Lead- Routing & Switching protocol controlplane developer Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Ingénieur / Spécialiste mécanique Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Consultant, Sales Engineering Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Sales Engineering related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Senior Field Applications Engineer Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Analyst, Revenue Accounting Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Revenue Accounting related tasks
Senior Manager Embedded Software Engineering Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Business Intelligence Analyst Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Technical Illustrator / Visio Stencil Specialist Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Routing/IP Software Engineer Hybrid - Ottawa, ON Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling ON related tasks
WaveServer Software Developer - Summer 2026 Co-op Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Optical Engineer Co-Op (May 2026 - 12-16 months) Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Senior OSS Delivery Architect, Telecommunications Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Telecommunications related tasks
NOC – Automation Engineer Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Content Strategist Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Blue Planet Advanced Technical Support: BPUAA Support EMEA Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Senior Project Manager, Field Service Engineering Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Field Service Engineering related tasks
Embedded Software System Developer- Optical Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
remote-jobserver Remote
Optical Systems Product Line Manager Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Software Engineering Internship or Placement Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks
Optical Portfolio Marketing Advisor Applicants are expected to have a solid experience in handling Job related tasks