Integrated Photonics Research Intern

Keysight Technologies, Inc. • Santa Clara, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Keysight is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Our award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Requirements

• Theoretical understanding and practical skills in photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
• Completed a B.S. degree in an engineering or science discipline.
• Graduate student majoring in Optics, Photonics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong familiarity with PICs including: Integrated waveguide types and their properties, Common fiber-to-chip coupling techniques and related components (optical I/O), Passive components (directional couplers, polarization splitters, rings, MMI’s, etc.), Active components (photodetectors, modulators, heaters, lasers, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with both optical and electrical test and measurement instrumentation.
• Python programming skills and familiarity with engineering packages (Numpy, Matplotlib, etc.).
• Experience in PIC component simulation, modeling and design.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Self-motivated with an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited college/university as of September 2027. Applicants who are graduating before September 2027 will not be considered unless they are entering/applying to a MS or PHD program after graduating.

Nice To Haves

• Lab automation – instrument control, data acquisition and motion control.
• Familiarity with integrated photonic chip handling techniques.
• Experience in PIC layout and GDS file handling.
• Noise and signal analysis experience.
• Familiarity with inverse design, agentic design, or data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Work on photonic integrated circuit (PIC) characterization and analysis using automated state-of-the-art instrumentation in a well-equipped laboratory.
• Investigate PICs with a variety of functionalities for atypical applications with challenging requirements.
• Help improve and further automate existing PIC characterization tools and analysis methodologies to increase productivity and reveal new insights.
• Contribute directly to the revolution in photonic integration.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work and close collaboration with other team members.

Benefits

• Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates who now or at any point in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B Visa status) may not be considered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern