Hardware Engineering Co-op (Winter 2027)

Location: Ottawa, Canada

Hourly pay: CAD 25.50–35.00

Company

hirify.global builds high-speed connectivity infrastructure and networking products supporting the AI era.

What you will do

• Define and validate electrical and optical interconnect solutions, including electrical, mechanical, optical, and performance characteristics.
• Recommend interconnect solutions and provide implementation guidance within a multifunctional hardware development team.
• Participate in designing AC and DC power interface modules and platform cooling systems.
• Evaluate connectors, cables, backplanes, optical connectors, adaptors, and patchcords for new hardware designs.
• Perform application verification testing on power designs and interconnect solutions.
• Work with suppliers to identify solutions that meet system requirements.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled in a degree program in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with laboratory test equipment and measurement techniques.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Understanding of high-speed signaling, transmission lines, digital design, analog design, and power electronics.
• Experience with PCB schematic capture and layout tools.
• Familiarity with OTN, Ethernet, SONET, and Fiber Channel communication protocols.
• Previous co-op experience in a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Four-month placement starting January 2027.
• Employee Assistance Program access for students.
• Company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation pay as required by applicable laws.
• Work in an environment focused on innovation, integrity, collaboration, respect, and inclusion.