Optical Design and Innovation Co-op

Location: Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Lumentum Canada was awarded the 2022 National Capital Region’s Top Employers for the 6th consecutive year and the 2022 Career Directory Canada’s Best Employers for Recent Graduates for the 5th consecutive year.
 

Position Title: Optical Design and Innovation Co-op

Employment Type: Student – Co-op, existing vacancy

Location: Ottawa ON, Onsite

About Lumentum

At Lumentum, we’re building the tech behind the world’s fastest networks and most advanced systems. Our optical and photonic solutions power everything from AI and cloud computing to data centers, telecom, and advanced manufacturing.

We’re a global team of innovators working where light meets technology, solving big challenges that keep the world connected and moving forward. If shaping the future of connectivity excites you, you’ll fit right in.

Why You’ll Love This Role

Work with expert optical designers, contributing to industry-leading WSS (Wavelength Selective Switch) and OCS (Optical Circuit Switch) products, widely used in fiber optic transmission networks and AI datacenters.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lab testing of a new MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems) mirror array.
• Create an automated macro to convert Zemax OpticStudio design files from Sequential Mode to Non-Sequential Mode.  Zemax OpticStudio includes tools for doing this conversion, but the built-in tools produce many errors for the complex 3D optical designs used by Lumentum.  We have identified what we believe will be a robust method for converting design files, but we need a skilled programmer with good 3D spatial analysis capabilities to implement the method.
• Other tasks related to Optical Design that may arise.
• Preference for 8 or 12 month term.

What We’re Looking For

Education:
Applicants should be in a degree program in Physics, Engineering Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.  At least one completed course in Optics would be an asset.

Experience:
Computer programming experience, either in course work or extra-curricular activities.  Experience using optical ray-tracing software such as Zemax OpticStudio would be an asset. 

Skills:

• Ability to write and debug complex computer programs.
• Ability to understand and use sensitive lab equipment.
• Ability to learn new concepts, communicate results, and generate new ideas.

Perks You’ll Love

• Free parking
• Free gym
• Cafeteria with subsidized meals and free coffee/tea
• Prayer room
• Games room

The Opportunity:

• Pay Range: $24-35/hr
• 8 or 12 month work term starting September 2026

Candidates must be eligible to complete a background check as part of the hiring process

Join a Team That’s Shaping the Future

At Lumentum, we’re more than just a workplace—we’re a launchpad for creativity and innovation. We’re committed to celebrating your unique talents and helping you grow. Our guiding principles—Innovate, Engage, Deliver, Excel, and Win—aren’t just words; they’re the heart of what we do.

Let’s Build a Brighter Future Together!

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process. Your uniqueness makes us stronger, sparks creativity, and drives our success.

Please contact us at [email protected] to request accommodation.

Join us—your future starts here!