System Engineer - Optical DSP Intern - PhD
About The Position
The Connectivity Business Group develops digital signal processing chips for leading-edge optical interfaces. The products designed by this group require state of the art digital signal processing and FEC techniques and the highest speed analog, digital and optical interfaces in the industry. This role involves understanding coherent optical signal processing, modeling/simulation/analysis of coherent systems including analog components (ADC, DAC, drivers, TIA), opto-electronic components (nested MZM, coherent optical mixers, photodiodes, lasers, optical mux/demux, optical amplifiers), fiber impairments (CD, PMD, non-linearities) and DSP algorithms (calibration of analog and optical nonidealities, equalizers, carrier frequency/phase recovery, timing recovery). The intern will also work with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VOA, and ASE generators.
Requirements
- Candidate MUST be currently pursuing a BS/MS/PhD (preferred) degree in CS/EE or related technical field(s)
- 0-1 years of previous experience
- A strong signal processing/digital communications background is required.
- Strong programming skills in Python/Matlab/C/C++, in a Unix type environment, with good problem solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Additional background in coherent optical systems, optical components and silicon photonic integration knowledge is highly desired.
- Experience with debugging complex analog issues to improve system performance is highly desired.
- Knowledge of digital design and DSP blocks will be a huge plus.
Responsibilities
- Understanding coherent optical signal processing
- Modelling/simulation/analysis of coherent systems including analog components (ADC, DAC, drivers, TIA), opto-electronic components (nested MZM, coherent optical mixers, photodiodes, lasers, optical mux/demux, optical amplifiers), fiber impairments (CD, PMD, non-linearities) and DSP algorithms (calibration of analog and optical nonidealities, equalizers, carrier frequency/phase recovery, timing recovery)
- Work with lab equipment (spectrum analyzers, VOA, ASE generators etc)
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- perks and discounts
- robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being
- paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
