CareerPlan

Hardware Characterization Automation Co-op (Winter 2027)

Ottawa, CAFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Develop automation software for hardware development testing across telecommunications technologies, including 400G pluggable optics and WL5e Line optics.

Role type

Co-op software engineer (hardware test automation)

Builds

Automation framework for hardware testing and verification

Domain

Telecommunications / High-speed connectivity

Required skills

Java, C#, Python, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Visual Studio, Object-oriented software development

Preferred skills

JavaScript, node.js, Git, Arduino controllers, Excel VBA, Ethernet and GPIB test equipment interfacing

Technologies

C#, Python, Java, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Visual Studio, Excel VBA, Ethernet, GPIB

Responsibilities

Add features to a new automation framework, use test equipment and automation software to test and verify changes, collect requirements from team members and specifications, write Excel VBA macros to simplify functions and import/export data

Seniority

Co-op, undergraduate level