Research Associate Intern, Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

. Conduct innovative research in integrated photonics, emerging electronics, and next-generation computing architectures .

Posted 11/12/2026internshipUnited StatesEntry Level💰 $90,002 - $193,752 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in integrated photonics, CMOS circuit design, and machine learning workflows for hardware optimization. Proficient in experimental characterization and collaborative research within multidisciplinary teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

PhD In Electrical EngineeringIntegrated Photonics ExperienceCMOS Circuit DesignMachine Learning FrameworksExperimental Characterization Skills

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Hard Skills

CMOS Circuit DesignMixed-Signal Circuit DesignFPGA DevelopmentASIC DevelopmentMachine Learning SystemsElectronic ModelingPhotonic ModelingDevice CharacterizationOptical CommunicationsData-Intensive Applications

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication Abilities

Tools & Technologies

CadenceSynopsysKeysight ADSMATLABPythonC/C++SystemVerilogVerilogVHDLPyTorch

Industry Keywords

PhotonicsEmerging ElectronicsNext-Generation ComputingIn-Memory ComputingAI Acceleration TechnologiesSemiconductor Device PhysicsLaboratory ExperimentationDevice CharacterizationCollaborative ResearchHardware Accelerators

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorchTensorflowC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct innovative research in integrated photonics, emerging electronics, and next-generation computing architectures
Design, model, and evaluate photonic, electronic, and electro-optic devices and systems
Develop CMOS, mixed-signal, and hardware accelerator circuits for advanced computing applications
Participate in developing in-memory computing and AI acceleration technologies
Perform experimental characterization and testing of photonic and electronic devices
Develop software tools, simulation frameworks, and machine learning workflows to analyze and optimize hardware systems
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of researchers, engineers, and scientists
Present technical findings through reports, presentations, and publications

Requirements

What you’ll need

Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Photonics, Materials Science, or a related technical field
Experience in integrated photonics and silicon photonics, CMOS/analog/mixed-signal/RF circuit design, computer architecture and hardware design, FPGA/ASIC/accelerator development, in-memory computing, optical communications, semiconductor device physics, machine learning systems and AI hardware, or electronic/photonic modeling and simulation
Familiarity with Cadence, Synopsys, Keysight ADS, or similar EDA platforms
Experience with MATLAB, Python, C/C++, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL, or related languages
Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
Experience with electronic and photonic test and measurement equipment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Preferred: laboratory experimentation and device characterization experience
Preferred: experience in photonic integrated circuits, optical communications, or semiconductor fabrication
Preferred: experience developing hardware accelerators for AI, machine learning, or data-intensive applications
Preferred: demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing
Personal and professional development programs
Mentorship from leading researchers
Opportunities to contribute to publications, patents, and technology demonstrations
Inclusive and accessible workplace
Disability accommodation during the application or interview process