Infinera is looking for an intern to join the Optical Hardware Design team. The Optical Design team is responsible for designing the optical line equipment that spans between the optical transmitter and receiver, including integration with line modules at terminal sites. It is part of a multi-disciplinary team that includes Optical, Hardware, FPGA, and Firmware engineers. As a member of this team, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to all the different functions within the broader cross-functional team and take part in the development activities of Infinera’s industry leading optical system in capacity and reach, including Infinera’s ICE7 and next generation ICE platforms. Your primary functions would be to assist the Lead Engineers in Optical Design Verification Test (ODVT) and Optical Integration Test (OIT) during the product development cycle and ensuring the products perform to specifications.
Responsibilities:
- Implement and execute ODVT & OIT
- Assist in test automation initiatives
- Document design test results using established tools
- Report on test status to team leads and management
Requirements:
- Experience debugging hardware and firmware
- Experience with electrical and optical test equipment
- Experience with implementing automated test scripts
- Programming skills in Matlab, Python, VB, and other scripting languages
- Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently
- Excellent team-working skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Education:
- Completed 3rd year, registered in a Graduate Degree Program in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering program, or New Grads
Position:
- Temporary full time (40 hours/week) position for 12 months starting from May 05, 2025.
- Applicants must either be a permanent resident of Canada; or possesses a valid work permit and be exempt from Export Control License requirement as determined by the United States Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security.
Contractor
“This position requires direct or indirect access to certain confidential information, hardware, software, technology, or technical information (referred to here as “Export-Controlled Information”) controlled under the U.S. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All personnel in this position must be eligible to or be able to obtain authorization from the appropriate agency to access applicable Export-Controlled Information. The U.S. Department of Commerce currently requires a foreign person with a most recent citizenship or permanent residency of Sudan, Ukraine, or a country currently designated in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 (Supplement No. 1 to Part 740, Title 15) to have an export control license to access our Export-Controlled Information, unless they meet certain exemptions provided under U.S. export control laws and regulations. The list of applicable countries in Country Group D:1, E:1 or E:2 may be updated by the U.S. government from time to time. The current processing time for an export control license is approximately 4 to 6 months.
Your employment or engagement with Infinera shall be contingent on verifying your eligibility or requirement for obtaining a necessary license and/or authorization from the appropriate agency. You will be required to provide certain information for export control compliance assessment purposes, and your information will be reviewed by Infinera's hiring and export control teams to ensure compliance with the U.S. export control laws and regulations. Infinera will collect necessary documents (such as proof of citizenship etc.) to assess license/authorization requirements if you are offered and accept the position.”
Infinera is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Infinera complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
