Photonic Hardware Test Intern — Python Lab Automation

OpenLight Photonics Inc.; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ISOs

Insurance

401k matching

Unlimited vacation

Spot bonuses

Job summary

OpenLight Photonics Inc. is offering a paid internship to work with senior Photonic Systems Engineers in evaluating PIC hardware and gathering system-level data. The role involves building test stations, automating tests with Python, and producing data-driven reports.

The position emphasizes hands-on lab work, collaboration with a team, and contributing to the adoption of silicon photonics technology. OpenLight supports a hybrid in-office schedule with three days per week on site, and

Qualifications

• Pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
• Basic software coding experience.
• Basic experience operating lab equipment.
• Self-starting and independent but able to collaborate with team members.

Responsibilities

• Build and modify system level photonic test stations including PIC evaluation boards and high-end test equipment.
• Write Python code to automate test programs.
• Collect and analyze data, create test reports, and provide clear conclusions.

Skills

Python programming

Lab equipment operation

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related field

Job description

OpenLight Photonics Inc. is offering a paid internship to work with senior Photonic Systems Engineers in evaluating PIC hardware and gathering system-level data. The role involves building test stations, automating tests with Python, and producing data-driven reports.

The position emphasizes hands-on lab work, collaboration with a team, and contributing to the adoption of silicon photonics technology. OpenLight supports a hybrid in-office schedule with three days per week on site, and