Internship - Photonics Design

QuEra Computing, Inc. • Boston, MA

6h • Onsite

About The Position

The Photonics team at QuEra pioneers cutting-edge photonic chips for integration into neutral-atom quantum computers. QuEra Computing Inc. seeks a Photonic Engineer Intern to help build the AI-driven design pipelines that will accelerate next-generation PIC development. You will explore state-of-the-art optimization workflows, directly improving how quickly our engineers can iterate and tape out novel photonic components for large-scale neutral-atom quantum computers.

Requirements

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in using Python and AI tools.
• Proficient with PIC development tools and advanced optimization algorithms for PIC design.
• Strong understanding of PIC fundamental physics and foundry processes.
• Experience incorporating Design of Experiments (DoE) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) into PIC design.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong evidence of independent work.
• On-site internship. There is no relocation offered for this role.

Responsibilities

• AI-Powered Photonics Design: Explore and build AI-driven photonics design and optimization pipelines to accelerate the component design.
• Design for Manufacturing: Incorporate Design of Experiments (DoE) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles into PIC design to improve yield and process robustness across multiple foundries.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with photonics engineers and systems teams to align PIC designs with the requirements of neutral-atom quantum computer integration.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern