Optical Test Automation Coop/ Intern

Position: Optical Test Automation Co-op/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

• 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

• 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 com