Optical Test Coop/Intern

Hybrid
Posted Oct 28, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Internship / apprenticeship, Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

You will implement and execute optical integration activities while improving Python-based test automation frameworks for transceiver hardware. Additionally, you will use AI tools to accelerate development and perform root cause analysis on software and hardware test failures.

Job details

Position: Optical Test Coop/Intern Number of Position(s): 1 Duration: 8 - 12 months Date: Starting January 4th,2027 Location: Onsite, Ottawa, CANADA EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS Currently a candidate for a Bachelor's degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related field with an accredited institution. RESPONSIBILITIES As a part of our team, you will: * Implement and execute ODVT & OIT (Optical Integration) activities * Improve and extend Python-based test automation frameworks used for validating optical transceiver hardware and system-level performance. * Apply AI tools (e.g., Cursor AI, GitHub Copilot, LLM-based agents) to accelerate automation development, code review, and test result analysis. * Interface directly with optical test hardware — including instruments such as optical spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, variable optical attenuators, and high-speed bit-error-rate testers. * Develop and enhance workflow automation for test execution pipelines, data collection, and reporting. * Investigate test failures and anomalies, performing root cause analysis on both software and hardware layers. QUALIFICATIONS You Have: * Hands on experience in general lab instruments * Strong programming skills in Python, including writing clean, modular, and maintainable code. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and develop effective solutions. * Ability to work through complex technical challenges in a systematic manner. * Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment. * Demonstrated persistence, initiative, and ownership when working on technical projects. Really Nice to have: * Experience with test automation frameworks such as PyTest or Robot Framework. * Familiarity with CI/CD tools and automated testing environments. * Experience using AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, or ChatGPT. * Exposure to hardware interfaces and instrument communication protocols such as Serial, GPIB, or SCPI. * Familiarity with Git, Jira, Confluence, or similar development tools. * Coursework or project experience in signal processing, communications, optical networking, or photonic systems. * Experience with Python data analysis libraries including pandas, NumPy, and matplotlib. * Basic understanding of optical networking technologies and transceiver validation processes. Advancing connectivity to secure a brighter world. Nokia is a global leader in connectivity for the AI era. 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What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. Strong programming skills in Python and hands-on experience with lab instruments are required.