Advanced Optical Modeling & Simulation Intern

ASML US, LLC; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

ASML US, LLC in San Jose seeks an Optical Modeling and Simulation Engineering Intern to advance research in optical metrology and sensor technologies for advanced semiconductor systems.

You will work with researchers on nano-optics, photonics, and computational electromagnetics, applying numerical methods and software to model light–matter interactions and optimize simulations. This role blends physics, computation, and software development in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Current pursuit of a master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience with optics, photonics, or computational physics.
• Strong background in computational electromagnetics and Maxwell’s equations.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ on Linux/HPC.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced computational methods for optical simulation and optimization.
• Create and enhance numerical models of light–matter interactions at nanometer scales.
• Design simulation studies to evaluate concepts and quantify performance.
• Analyze data and interpret results using scientific principles.
• Collaborate with researchers to solve optics and photonics challenges.
• Document findings and present results in reports and talks.
• Contribute to research initiatives for future optical metrology tech.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Linux

HPC

Education

Master's degree or PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Photonics, or related field

Tools

FDTD

Maxwell Solver

Scientific Computing

Job description

ASML US, LLC in San Jose seeks an Optical Modeling and Simulation Engineering Intern to advance research in optical metrology and sensor technologies for advanced semiconductor systems.

You will work with researchers on nano-optics, photonics, and computational electromagnetics, applying numerical methods and software to model light–matter interactions and optimize simulations. This role blends physics, computation, and software development in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.