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About Analog Devices
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At ADI, you will learn from the brightest minds who are here to help you grow and succeed. During your internship, you will make an impact through work on meaningful projects alongside a team of experts. Collaborating with colleagues in an environment of respect and responsibility, you will create connections that will become a part of your professional network.
ADI’s culture values aligned goals, work-life balance, continuous and life-long learning opportunities, and shared rewards. The internship program features various lunch-and-learn topics and social events with other interns and full-time employees.
At ADI, our goal is to develop our interns so they are the first to be considered for full-time roles.
Apply now for the opportunity to grow your career and help innovate ahead of what’s possible.
About the Role
Analog Devices is seeking a highly motivated Photonics Design Intern to join our advanced photonics team in Wilmington, MA. This internship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and development in photonic systems for next-generation data center and communication technologies.
Responsibilities
- Support the design, simulation, and characterization of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and related optoelectronic components.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on co-packaged and near-packaged optical solutions.
- Assist in developing and validating control and datapath electronics for silicon photonics platforms.
- Contribute to packaging and integration strategies for high-performance photonic systems.
- Document findings and present results to internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field. Candidates with a Master’s degree and strong relevant experience will also be considered.
- Solid understanding of photonic device physics, optical communication systems, and integrated photonics.
- Experience with simulation tools such as Lumerical, COMSOL, or equivalent.
- Familiarity with lab equipment for optical testing (e.g., optical spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, probe stations).
- Strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to silicon photonics and data center architectures.
- Knowledge of packaging techniques for photonic/electronic integration.
- Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other scripting languages for data analysis.
Why Join Us?
At Analog Devices, you’ll work alongside industry experts and contribute to impactful innovations in photonics and electronics. This internship is ideal for candidates looking to apply their academic knowledge in a dynamic, real-world setting.
For positions requiring access to technical data, Analog Devices, Inc. may have to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce - Bureau of Industry and Security and/or the U.S. Department of State - Directorate of Defense Trade Controls. As such, applicants for this position – except US Citizens, US Permanent Residents, and protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) – may have to go through an export licensing review process.
Analog Devices is an equal opportunity employer. We foster a culture where everyone has an opportunity to succeed regardless of their race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, union membership, and political affiliation, or any other legally protected group.
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.Required Travel: No
The expected wage range for a new hire into this position is $22 to $41.
Actual wage offered may vary depending on work location, experience, education, training, external market data, internal pay equity, or other bona fide factors.
Salary : $22 - $41