FY27 Intern - High-Speed Electrical and Optical Systems Validation Co-Op - Canada (4 months)
Technology, Data & Digital · Software & Web Development · Software Engineering · Embedded Systems
In short
Qualcomm seeks a FY27 Intern for High-Speed Electrical and Optical Systems Validation in Ottawa, Canada. This 4-month co-op role involves lab testing of ultra-high-speed network communication devices, working with state-of-the-art equipment and developing software tools for configuration and data collection.
Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields, with programming experience in Python, C, or C++. No prior SerDes experience is required, but an interest in high-speed interfaces is valued.
Responsibilities
- Support lab testing activities for ultra-high-speed (100Gbps+) network communication devices.
- Assist in the characterization and validation of ultra-high-speed interfaces (SerDes) transceivers in System-on-Chip (SOC) designs for electrical and optical applications.
- Be involved with the electrical and/or optical characterization activities of next generation products targeted for AI and data center applications.
- Build complex test fixtures in a modern lab space.
- Develop robust test solutions to meet evolving industry standards such as IEEE 802.3, OIF, and applicable multi-standard agreements (MSA).
- Develop scripts and tools for device configuration, test routines, instrumentation control, and data collection.
Requirements
- In study towards a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Science, Computer Science, or related field.
- For 4-month internships: must be available January 2027 - April/May 2027.
- Expected graduation date of November 2027 or later.
- 1+ years of academic experience with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, etc.
- Familiarity with Python and object-oriented programming concepts.
- Interest or experience in working with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, BERTs, signal analyzers, VNAs, AWGs, VOAs, OSAs, and power meters.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience developing or maintaining software tools is a strong asset.
- Experience using Git or other version control software is a plus.
- No prior experience with SerDes is required but an interest in high-speed interfaces is valued.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Accrued vacation time.
- Housing stipend to accommodate for the duration of your internship.
- Professional development workshops.
- Social events.
- Cross-functional speaker sessions.
- Executive speaker series.
- Access to world-class teams and mentors.
- Support from manager and Qualcomm employee community.
Skills
PythonGitCC++
#internship#co-op#electrical engineering#optical systems#validation#high-speed interfaces#SerDes#SOC#AI#data center
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Company
QualcommJob Posted
2 days ago
Employment Type
Temporary
Work mode
On Site
Salary
US$54,600–103,350 / year
Experience Level
Entry
Locations
Ottawa, Canada
Qualification
Bachelor
Applicants
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