Photonics Design Intern: WDM Filters & Optics (San Jose)

Ayar Labs, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayar Labs is seeking an Intern in Photonics Design - Advanced Filter Design to work on on-site projects in our San Jose office. The role focuses on designing devices for WDM systems, leveraging Python and photonic device knowledge to contribute to our next-gen PIC.

The candidate should be actively pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering with Photonics, and will join a team using tools like FDTD for simulation and design. Pay ranges from $50 to $60 per hour, dependent on education level.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Python.
• Experience writing well-structured code as part of a team.
• Deep understanding of photonic devices: couplers, micro-ring resonators, gratings.
• Experience with simulation and design tools for optical devices (e.g., FDTD).

Responsibilities

• Design devices for next-generation wavelength-division-multiplexing systems.
• Identify promising future directions and craft optimized exploratory submissions.
• Support selection of devices for high-impact product PIC.

Skills

Python

Team collaboration

Photonic devices knowledge

Optical design tools

Education

PhD in EE with Photonics

Tools

FDTD

Job description

Ayar Labs is seeking an Intern in Photonics Design - Advanced Filter Design to work on on-site projects in our San Jose office. The role focuses on designing devices for WDM systems, leveraging Python and photonic device knowledge to contribute to our next-gen PIC.

The candidate should be actively pursuing a PhD in Electrical Engineering with Photonics, and will join a team using tools like FDTD for simulation and design. Pay ranges from $50 to $60 per hour, dependent on education level.