Photonics Characterization Intern

Skills

About the Role

You will take part in electro-optic testing of photonics chips and devices, working hands-on in the lab with optical and semiconductor test equipment. You will characterize components like micro-rings, phase shifters and Mach-Zehnder interferometers, design and run test protocols, and build automated testing and instrument interfacing in Python.

Requirements

• Recent PhD graduate or PhD candidate in Photonics with strong understanding of Silicon Photonics and experience in electro-optic component testing
• Experience developing automated testing systems using Python scripting
• Highly analytical, process-oriented, able to work independently to solve complex technical problems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to comply with U.S. export control laws

Responsibilities

• Participate in electro-optic testing of photonics chips and devices
• Conduct tests and characterization of silicon photonics components including micro-rings, optical phase shifters and Mach-Zehnder interferometers
• Operate optical equipment such as lasers, electro-optic modulators, semiconductor optical amplifiers, PIN receivers, optical spectrum analyzers, optical vector analyzers and optical filters
• Utilize semiconductor test equipment including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, source-meter units, arbitrary waveform generators and high-speed oscilloscopes
• Design and execute testing protocols for silicon photonics chips and subsystems
• Develop and implement automated testing and system interfacing through Python scripting

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Savings Matching Program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible, hybrid workplace model
• Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)