About the role#
Ayar Labs is looking for a graduate-level intern to join our engineering team in San Jose. You will support the development, characterization, and laboratory validation of advanced laser and optical control systems. This role involves working with a cross-functional team to evaluate control algorithms and validate system performance through hands-on laboratory measurements.
What you'll do#
- Design and execute experiments to characterize electro-optical and thermal system behavior.
- Collect and analyze measurement data to evaluate static and dynamic system responses.
- Validate control algorithms against system requirements.
- Develop Python-based tools for test automation, data analysis, and visualization.
- Work directly with laser and optical hardware, electronic instrumentation, and temperature-control systems.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing or completing a Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related field.
- Strong fundamentals in control systems, such as feedback control, PID controllers, system dynamics, and stability.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory testing using oscilloscopes, power supplies, DAQs, and temperature controllers.
- Proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis, modeling, and test automation.
- Ability to identify trends and anomalies in experimental data.
- Understanding of lasers, optics, photonics, or semiconductor devices.
- Familiarity with thermal control systems, sensors, and noise measurements is a plus.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to document technical work clearly.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California.
- Term: Summer 2027 (May to August).
- This is a full-time, on-site, paid internship.
- No relocation or immigration sponsorship is provided for this role.
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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