Hardware Characterization Intern - Winter 2026 - 8 Months
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
How You will Contribute
The Hardware Characterization team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Ciena products. As a Hardware Characterization Engineer, you will be responsible for validating product interfaces against industry standards and assessing hardware robustness under varying temperature and voltage conditions. You will collaborate with the design team to develop a test plans and schedule, execute tests, analyze results, assist in debugging issues, and generate detailed test reports.
A key aspect of this role also involves contributing to and enhancing the team's automated test suite. This suite is crucial for improving team efficiency and productivity through streamlined automation processes.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware performance.
- Perform hardware testing, including functional, performance, and stress testing.
- Analyze test results, identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Provide updates on test progress and generate comprehensive test report after testing is completed.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the team's automation test suite.
- Collaborate with design engineers to understand product test requirements.
Required Skills
- Currently enrolled in electrical engineer or similar degree
- Working knowledge of test equipment (Oscilloscope, DVM, Traffic Sources and Transient test sets).
- Familiarity with communication protocols (OTN, Ethernet, SONET, Fiber Channel)
- Automation Software for hardware development testing Adding new features to the tool framework using C#, Python and Java
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.
About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams, and alongside our customers, partners, and communities—local and global.
Hardware Characterization Intern - Winter 2026 - 8 Months
Top Benefits
About the role
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.
How You will Contribute
The Hardware Characterization team plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and reliability of Ciena products. As a Hardware Characterization Engineer, you will be responsible for validating product interfaces against industry standards and assessing hardware robustness under varying temperature and voltage conditions. You will collaborate with the design team to develop a test plans and schedule, execute tests, analyze results, assist in debugging issues, and generate detailed test reports.
A key aspect of this role also involves contributing to and enhancing the team's automated test suite. This suite is crucial for improving team efficiency and productivity through streamlined automation processes.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute test plans to validate hardware performance.
- Perform hardware testing, including functional, performance, and stress testing.
- Analyze test results, identify and troubleshoot issues.
- Provide updates on test progress and generate comprehensive test report after testing is completed.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of the team's automation test suite.
- Collaborate with design engineers to understand product test requirements.
Required Skills
- Currently enrolled in electrical engineer or similar degree
- Working knowledge of test equipment (Oscilloscope, DVM, Traffic Sources and Transient test sets).
- Familiarity with communication protocols (OTN, Ethernet, SONET, Fiber Channel)
- Automation Software for hardware development testing Adding new features to the tool framework using C#, Python and Java
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.
About Ciena
Ciena (NYSE:CIEN) is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation. We prioritize deep, collaborative relationships within our teams, and alongside our customers, partners, and communities—local and global.