Systems Design Architecture Intern

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.

WaveLogic Systems Design Architecture Intern

The Opportunity:

8-12 month internship starting September 2026 to September 2027

How You Will Contribute:

As an intern, you will be a contributor to the team, helping with hands on hardware performance testing, including data collection and analysis. You may also get involved with testing some software aspects of our modem products.

You will…

• Assist with Design Verification Testing (performance testing), including optical performance, power consumption, electrical performance.
• Capture data during DVT tests, post-analysis and presentation.
• Automation of software test cases and hands-on testing of features on the optical modules, using the evaluation board, GUI, and python scripting. 
• Identifying issues and driving resolution into the HW & SW design teams.
• Providing feedback on design and helping to drive improvements into the optical module.

The successful candidate will have an excellent mix of abilities including good interpersonal skills, excellent team player, strong hands-on lab skills (or a desire for them!), programming & lab automation underscored by a strong work ethic.

We are looking to train and invest in a diligent & committed student who is willing to ‘fit’ and adapt to a variety of tasks.

The Must Haves:

• Working towards completion of Bachelors or diploma in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Programming or a related field.
• Working knowledge of Python

Assets:

• Hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves personality.
• Action-oriented, self-starter, organized, able to work both under direction and independently.
• Some coding experience with MATLAB & Java scripting is an asset.
• Some experience or knowledge with lab test equipment.
• Working knowledge of MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel), and working with large data sets (sorting, filtering, graphing).
   

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.

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.

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