Photonic Systems Test Intern — Build, Automate & Analyze Lab Tests

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

Benefits offered by this job

ISOs

401k matching

Unlimited vacation

Spot bonuses

Insurance

Job summary

OpenLight Photonics Inc. is seeking a motivated graduate student to join the test lab in Goleta, CA, evaluating photonic integrated circuit hardware and gathering data to support customer adoption of the Silicon Photonics platform. This paid internship runs June through August 2027.

You will build test stations, run high-end equipment, and write Python to automate tests, while collecting data and producing reports to draw clear conclusions.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field.
• Basic software coding experience.
• Basic experience operating lab equipment.

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.
• Gather and analyze data, create test reports, and provide clear conclusions.

Skills

Python programming

Lab equipment operation

Self-starting

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related field

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Optical spectrum analyzers

Job description

OpenLight Photonics Inc. is seeking a motivated graduate student to join the test lab in Goleta, CA, evaluating photonic integrated circuit hardware and gathering data to support customer adoption of the Silicon Photonics platform. This paid internship runs June through August 2027.

You will build test stations, run high-end equipment, and write Python to automate tests, while collecting data and producing reports to draw clear conclusions.