Product Development Intern/Co-op

**Job Description** **Position:** Product Development Intern/Co-op **Number of Positions:** 1 **Duration:** 4 months **Date:** September 8 - December 18, 2026 **Location:** Ottawa, ON, Canada **Education Recommendations:** Currently pursuing a **PhD in Electrical or Electronic Engineering** . **How You Will Contribute And What You Will Learn** **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. **Key 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.