Intern, Optical Packaging & Characterization
quantum usaMilpitas (CA)
$27.50/hour
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quantum usaMilpitas (CA)
SENIORITY
Intern
SALARY
$27.50/hour
About the role
Intern, Optical Packaging and Characterization Engineer Location: Milpitas, California, United States Responsibilities: Assist with optical microscopy setup, imaging, and consistent capture of measurement images and associated metadata. Support image processing workflows, including contrast adjustment, image alignment, and feature extraction, using Python or similar tools. Convert image-processing and measurement results into clear tables and simple plots. Help draft and update standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for optical measurement and related processes. Organize experimental data and maintain accurate laboratory notes; Support design-of-experiments summaries for the engineering team. Participate in continuous improvements to documentation, data organization, and measurement repeatability. Support optical packaging and characterization experiments under the supervision of engineers. Assist with surface metrology and related optical measurement activities. Contribute to optical measurement methods involving alignment, beam matching, alignment sensitivity, and basic measurement metrics.
Qualifications:
Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or a closely related field. Coursework or practical experience with optical microscopy, including imaging modes, resolution, illumination, and basic alignment. Strong attention to detail; Clear written communication skills. Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a laboratory environment.
Preferred:
Familiarity with JMP or similar statistical software for data exploration, visualization, or basic design-of-experiments analysis. Experience with image processing. Experience using Python for data handling, scripting, or analysis. Familiarity with mechanical bow, wafer warpage, or substrate warpage concepts and their measurement context. Interest or prior exposure to optical measurement methods, including optical alignment, beam matching, alignment sensitivity, and basic measurement metrics.
Benefits and Compensation:
PsiQuantum provides the following U.S. intern hourly pay rates based on education level: Bachelor's degree in process: $27.50/hour Bachelor's degree: $31.00/hour Master's, first year: $36.00/hour Master's degree: $40.00/hour PhD in process: $44.00/hour PhD near completion: $47.00/hour Housing or commuter stipend is available, with the amount varying based on the candidate's permanent residency location.
Other Information:
The position supports PsiQuantum's silicon-photonics-based approach to building large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers. The intern will work under engineering supervision and support optical packaging, microscopy, surface metrology, characterization, and measurement-data workflows. Applicants must complete the company's application process, including education, work authorization, sponsorship, LinkedIn profile, and other required information. The application requires the word "purple" to be included in the submitted cover letter. PsiQuantum states that it will only contact candidates through an official PsiQuantum email address and will not request bank account information during the interview process. PsiQuantum is an equal employment opportunity employer. PsiQuantum is not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Candidates can create a job alert to receive notifications about future opportunities.
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