Photonics Characterization Intern- Winter 2026

Highlights

• Test photonics chips powering AI data centers at the speed of light.
• Help advance the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage.
• Design testing protocols for next-gen silicon photonics chips and subsystems.

What they offer

• Comprehensive health care plan (medical, dental & vision)
• Retirement savings matching program
• Generous time off and paid family leave
• Life insurance and short/long-term disability coverage
• Training & development and commuter benefits
• Equity grants for full-time employees

Ideal candidate

A curious, analytical recent PhD who loves hands-on lab work and solving complex problems independently, eager to turn experimental data into real progress for future computing with light.

Requirements

• Recent PhD graduate or PhD candidate in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field
• Strong understanding of silicon photonics and electro-optic testing experience
• Hands-on laboratory experience with optical and semiconductor test equipment
• Skilled in developing automated testing using Python scripting
• Highly analytical, process-oriented and able to work independently
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills