Service Router QA Co-op/Intern

Job Description:

Number of Position(s): 1
Duration: 4+ Months
Date: May 4th - Aug 28th, 2026
Location: On-site in Ottawa, ON.

As a part of our team, you will:
* Contribute as an integral member of Services Test team (in Services Router Series of FP/IXR/SRL).
* Receive quality one-on-one engineering mentorship while learning and using various network protocols that are being tested in your team.
* Conduct end-to-end testing of high-capacity routers (7750 SR, 7250 IXR, and 7330 SXR) over various test areas, including functional, stress, scaling, feature interaction, etc.
* Test many functions of the routers in parallel, scale, and stress scenarios, attempting to model the network after realistic customer use cases.
* Develop and enhance test automation using Python/TCL in a Linux-based regression environment to ensure software quality and stability.
* Troubleshoot issues and work closely with testers and developers to investigate and resolve software defects

Candidate Requirements:

* Currently a candidate for a master's degree or bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Communications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field with an accredited school in Canada.
* A demonstrated interest in networking and telecommunications.
* A solid knowledge of both computer hardware and software concepts.
* Excellent software development skill set, including programming/scripting, debugging, and familiarity with source control tools (i.e., Git).
* A strong passion for quality, attention to detail, and strong analytical skills.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with others.
It would be nice if you also had:
* A solid knowledge of the OSI model with a focus on Data Link and Network layers (IP addressing, routers, switches).
* Working knowledge of L2/L3 networking protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS, etc.).
* Experience with some network security protocols or encryption.
* Experience using Wireshark or some other type of network protocol analyzer