About the role#
We are looking for a Photonics Test Engineering Intern to help build and automate test solutions for advanced Photonic IC devices. You will join our Photonics Test Engineering team to create measurement scripts, build automated test flows, and analyze test data. This role offers hands-on experience in semiconductor test development by combining software programming with electrical and photonic device testing.
What you'll do#
- Develop, debug, and maintain test programs and measurement scripts for Photonic IC devices.
- Design and implement automated test flows, including test sequencing, parameter configuration, measurement execution, and datalogging.
- Support device initialization, firmware loading, register configuration, and digital interface communication.
- Assist in debugging hardware and software integration issues while troubleshooting test execution failures.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to improve test coverage, measurement repeatability, test efficiency, and reliability.
- Document test procedures, software utilities, and test results.
What you'll need#
- Strong programming skills in Python. Experience with Java is a plus.
- A basic understanding of digital electronics, electrical measurements, and semiconductor devices.
- Familiarity with data processing, debugging, and software development fundamentals.
- Knowledge of firmware and embedded systems, including firmware loading, device initialization, and basic firmware interaction is preferred.
- You are a hands-on learner comfortable working with electrical and optical instruments in a cleanroom environment.
- You must be actively pursuing a B.S. or M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or a similar field.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time internship based on-site in San Jose, California.
- The term runs from May to August 2027.
- This position is paid.
About Ayar Labs
Ayar Labs develops optical I/O technology for AI infrastructure. Founded in 2015 and based in San Jose, California, the company employs between 51 and 200 people. Its hardware solutions aim to improve data movement efficiency for AI training and inference. The company operates as a privately held entity within the computer hardware manufacturing sector.
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