Internships Opportunities

OpenLight Photonics

Santa Clara, CA and Goleta, CA (Hybrid options available for select roles)

OpenLight Photonics is seeking motivated and technically curious engineering interns to join our team for multiple internship opportunities in photonics, PIC engineering, reliability, and test engineering. These internships provide hands-on experience working with cutting-edge silicon photonics technology in a fast‑paced startup environment.

This is a paid internship expected from June 2026 through August 2026.

Please submit your resume and indicate which internship position(s) you are applying for.

Compensation: $35 - $50/hr

Available Internship Positions

Candidates should indicate their preferred internship(s) when applying.

1) Photonics Device Modeling Intern

Location: Hybrid – Santa Clara, CA or Goleta, CA

Responsibilities:

• Assist with implementation and quality assurance of photonic device modeling tools and workflows
• Develop and optimize design models for photonic devices and integrated circuits
• Run simulations and analyze data to support device performance and design validation
• Collaborate with photonics and process engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field
• Experience with photonics simulation tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

2) Reliability Engineering Intern

Location: On-Site - Santa Clara, CA

Responsibilities:

• Assist conducting reliability testing
• Analyze reliability data and assist in reporting performance trends
• Help develop reliability test plans for photonic components
• Collaborate with device, process, and test engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a degree in Materials Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Familiarity with semiconductor reliability testing concepts is helpful
• Strong data analysis and documentation skills

3) PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) Engineering Intern

Location: On-Site - Santa Clara, CA or Goleta, CA

Responsibilities:

• Support the design, layout, and verification of photonic integrated circuits
• Assist with simulation, characterization, and optimization of PIC components
• Work closely with cross‑functional design and fabrication teams
• Document design results and participate in design reviews

Preferred Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a degree program in Electrical Engineering, Applied Material Science, Applied Physics, or a related field
• Interest in silicon photonics or integrated circuit design
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.

4) Photonics Test Engineering Intern

Location: Onsite - Santa Clara, CA or Goleta, CA

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
• Collect and analyze data, create test reports, and provide clear conclusions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related field
• Basic software coding experience, ideally in python
• Basic experience operating lab equipment
• Self-starting and independent but able to collaborate with team member

General Internship Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate engineering or science program
• Ability to work in a collaborative, fast‑moving R&D environment
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Availability to work onsite as required by the role

Why OpenLight Photonics?

Be part of a cutting-edge startup with a strong history of technology innovation. Work alongside a team of talented professionals in the field of silicon photonics – both new and industry veterans. Competitive salary and benefits package and opportunity for career growth and professional development. If you are highly motivated and technically proficient apply today to help shape the future of optical applications.

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and indicate which internship position(s) you are applying for.

OpenLight Photonics is an equal opportunity employer.