System Engineer - Optical DSP Intern - PhD

About the role#

The Connectivity Business Group develops digital signal processing chips for leading-edge optical interfaces. This internship focuses on the design of state-of-the-art digital signal processing and FEC techniques, alongside high-speed analog, digital, and optical interfaces.

What you'll do#

• Develop an understanding of coherent optical signal processing.
• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis of coherent systems, including analog components (ADC, DAC, drivers, TIA), opto-electronic components (nested MZM, coherent optical mixers, photodiodes, lasers, optical mux/demux, optical amplifiers), fiber impairments (CD, PMD, non-linearities), and DSP algorithms (calibration of analog and optical nonidealities, equalizers, carrier frequency/phase recovery, timing recovery).
• Gain hands-on experience with lab equipment such as spectrum analyzers, VOA, and ASE generators.

What you'll need#

• Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD (preferred) degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• A strong background in signal processing and digital communications.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Matlab, C, or C++ within a Unix-type environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Desired: Background in coherent optical systems, optical components, silicon photonic integration, debugging complex analog issues, and knowledge of digital design and DSP blocks.

Location & details#

• Location: Irvine, California.
• Modality: On-site.
• Employment type: Full-time internship.
• Compensation: Paid position with access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness support, paid holidays, and paid sick time.