Intern, Optical Packaging, Characterization Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Intern, Optical Packaging and Characterization Engineer. Location: Milpitas, California, USA

Job Type: Internship, On-site

Responsibilities:

• Assist with optical microscopy setup, imaging, and consistent capture of measurement images and metadata.
• Support image processing workflows such as contrast adjustment, alignment, and feature extraction using Python or similar tools.
• Convert experimental results into structured tables, plots, and reports for engineering teams.
• Contribute to drafting and updating standard operating procedures (SOPs) and work instructions for optical measurement processes.
• Organize experimental datasets and maintain detailed lab notes;
• Support design-of-experiments (DOE) summaries and analysis for engineering workflows.
• Improve documentation quality, data organization, and measurement repeatability.
• Participate in continuous improvement of optical measurement and characterization methods.

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or a related field.
• Coursework or practical exposure to optical microscopy, including imaging modes, resolution, illumination, and basic alignment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow structured experimental procedures;
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a laboratory environment.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with JMP or similar statistical tools for data visualization or DOE analysis.
• Experience with Python for image processing, scripting, or data analysis.
• Exposure to mechanical wafer bow or substrate warpage concepts;
• Understanding of optical alignment, beam matching, and measurement sensitivity concepts.
• Interest in optical measurement systems and experimental physics.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Hourly pay ranges from $27.50 to $47.00 depending on education level.
• Housing or commuter stipend based on permanent residency location;
• Hands-on experience in photonic quantum computing hardware development.
• Opportunity to work in a leading quantum computing research environment.

Other Information:

• PsiQuantum is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity.
• Applicants are advised that official communication will only come from PsiQuantum email addresses;
• Candidates must follow application instructions carefully, including required cover letter detail (“purple”).
• No unsolicited agency resumes are accepted.