Hardware; PCBA Design and Verification Co-op; Summer

The Opportunity

4 month work term:
May – August 2026

Complex designs pushing all the boundaries. Great people. Diverse teams with which to interact. Tremendous growth and learning opportunities. This position could really catapult your career. Are you looking for a challenging co-op term that will stand out? Read on…

We are looking for an enthusiastic and innovative student to join the hardware development team working on Ciena’s Switching products. The position will be tailored to the successful applicant and will involve working with senior designers to implement and validate leading edge circuit packs.

• Support hardware test and debug of new and existing circuit boards
• Board programming, prototype inventory, etc.
• Assist in performing thorough design verification to validate functionality, performance, operating margins, and robustness.
• Signal integrity measurements, thermal stress, component qualification, etc.
• Contribute to documentation such as Design Specification and Test Plans
• The candidate will get exposure to the detailed design of high-speed digital and analog circuits
• Working in Cadence CAD tools (Concept/Allegro)
• Learn how fiber optic transport equipment and associated test equipment function.

• Working towards completion of a Bachelor degree in Electrical Engineering
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills

• Familiarity with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, analyzers and test sets)
• Understanding of high speed signaling, transmission lines, digital and analog design
• Experience designing and debugging hardware
• Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools

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.

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