Photonic Hardware Test Internship

OpenLight Photonics•Goleta, CA

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This paid internship works closely with senior Photonic Systems Engineers to evaluate photonic integrated circuit (PIC) hardware in a test lab. The intern gathers system-level data to support customer adoption of OpenLight’s Silicon Photonics platform. The role involves building and modifying photonic test setups, automating tests with Python, and analyzing and reporting results. OpenLight develops a platform intended to simplify photonic integrated circuit development and accelerate industry adoption. Its technologies support AI and hyperscale data centers, high-speed optical communications, advanced sensing, and next-generation photonic integration. The team is described as collaborative and fast-moving, with opportunities to contribute across technology, operations, and business growth. The position follows a hybrid schedule, with a standard of three days per week in the office; the employee selects which days to work in office based on work priorities.

Requirements

Be pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
Have basic software coding experience.
Have basic experience operating laboratory equipment.
Be self-starting and independent while able to collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

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.