Engineering Intern

OpenLight Photonics•Goleta, CA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

OpenLight Photonics is hiring engineering interns for paid internship opportunities in photonics, photonic integrated circuit (PIC) engineering, reliability, and test engineering. The internships are expected to run from June through August 2027 and offer hands-on experience with silicon photonics technology in a fast-paced startup environment. Applicants should submit a resume and indicate which internship position(s) they are applying for. Available positions include Photonics Device Modeling Intern, PIC Engineering Intern, and Photonics Test Engineering Intern. Work locations are Santa Clara, California, or Goleta, California, with onsite or hybrid arrangements varying by role. OpenLight describes its team as collaborative and fast-moving, working on technologies for AI and hyperscale data centers, optical communications, advanced sensing, and photonic integration.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering or science program.
For the Photonics Device Modeling Intern role: currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
For the PIC Engineering Intern role: enrolled in a degree program in Electrical Engineering, Applied Material Science, Applied Physics, or a related field.
For the Photonics Test Engineering Intern role: currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
Ability to work in a collaborative, fast-moving R&D environment.
Strong communication and documentation skills.
For the Photonics Device Modeling Intern role: experience with photonics simulation tools and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
For the PIC Engineering Intern role: interest in silicon photonics or integrated circuit design, and strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
For the Photonics Test Engineering Intern role: basic software coding experience, ideally in Python; basic experience operating lab equipment; self-starting and independent while able to collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

Assist with implementation and quality assurance of photonic device modeling tools and workflows.
Develop and optimize design models for photonic devices and integrated circuits.
Run simulations and analyze data to support device performance and design validation.
Collaborate with photonics and process engineering teams.
Support the design, layout, and verification of photonic integrated circuits.
Assist with simulation, characterization, and optimization of PIC components.
Work with cross-functional design and fabrication teams.
Document design results and participate in design reviews.
Build and modify system-level photonic test stations, including PIC evaluation boards, optical spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, and other high-end test equipment.
Write Python code to execute and automate test programs.
Collect and analyze data, create test reports, and provide clear conclusions.