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PHI Lab Intern - Integrated Nonlinear Photonics

PHI Lab

Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Posted on 12 Dec, 2025

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Job Summary
Engineering role focused on design, modeling, fabrication, and characterization of cutting-edge nonlinear photonic devices that enable compact, low-power, and high-performance photonic microsystems. These devices are targeted towards broad application spaces, including sensing, communications, and computation. We respect academic freedom and always welcome innovative ideas.

Position Details

NTT Research Inc. is a leader in cutting-edge photonic technologies, driving innovation in telecommunications, optical computing, nonlinear optics, and quantum hardware. Our team is composed of world-class scientists and engineers developing next-generation optical systems; we aim to push the envelope at every level, from precision fabrication to system-scale design. We are now seeking a highly motivated and technically strong photonics engineer to join our team and contribute to the advancement of technologies based on thin-film lithium niobate.

As a photonics engineer, you will be responsible for designing, modeling, and characterizing integrated photonic devices and systems. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to develop and implement innovative photonic components that leverage nonlinear effects to generate, and control, broadband optical signals.

Responsibilities

Qualifications and Skills

Responsibilities

Design and simulate integrated photonics using tools such as Lumerical, COMSOL, Tidy3D, or similar.
Develop fabrication-ready layouts for tape-outs of nonlinear PICs.
Conduct experimental characterization of nonlinear photonic devices, including setting up and running optical test benches.
Analyze experimental data and iterate designs for performance optimization.
Document research findings, contribute to patents, and publish in peer-reviewed journals or conferences.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications

Exceptional candidates will be considered regardless of background.
Coursework in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, or a related field.
Proficiency in simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, COMSOL, Python/Matlab).
Experience with optical lab setups, fiber optics, modulators, and photonic device characterization.
Familiarity with photonic material platforms (e.g., silicon/silicon nitride photonics, lithium niobate, chalcogenide, III-V semiconductors).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

Background in nonlinear optics or integrated photonics.
Experience with photonic chip design (GDSII layout, PDKs).
Familiarity with hybrid photonic/electronic integration and packaging.
Experience with microwave or radiofrequency electronics.
Knowledge of quantum optics or ultrafast optics.
Experience working with academic or industry foundries.