Intern - Photonics

Job description

• Proficiency with Python, experience writing well-structured code and developing a code base as part of a team

• Deep understanding of photonic devices: couplers, photodetectors, electro-optic modulators, micro-ring resonators, gratings

• Experience with simulation and design tools for passive and active optical devices (e.g., FDTD, charge transport)

• Experience testing passive and active integrated optical components

• Enthusiasm to learn new things and take on challenging goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with statistical analysis of test data, DOE methods

• Familiarity with optical transceiver principles, transmission formats, and industry trends 

• Experience with RF systems and measurements 

• Experience with optical link testing, e.g. bit-error rate

• Familiar with packaging of electro-optical fiber-optic modules

• Familiar with databases and automating data pipelines

• Self-starting and able to work well independently and collaboratively

• Great communication skills