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Silicon Photonics Design & Test Co-op

NOKIA
$20.10 - $47.60 / hr
United States, New York, New York
171 Madison Avenue (Show on map)
Jan 20, 2026

Position: Photonic Test & Characterization Co-Op
Number of Position(s): 3
Duration: 4 Months
Date: May - August 2026
Location: Onsite - New York, NY

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently enrolled in a U.S.-based accredited university pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or a related quantitative field
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  • Characterize active and passive photonic devices and integrated circuits
  • Support test development and analyze measurement data to validate design performance
  • Develop and optimize test approaches for both wafer-level and system-level photonic components
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with design, modeling, and systems teams to co-develop photonic solutions


  • Hands-on lab experience with optical testing, fiber-to-chip coupling, and design verification
  • Programming skills in Python or C/C++
  • Familiarity with optics simulation tools such as Lumerical


Preferred Skills:



  • Experience in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, layout, and modeling
  • Understanding of coherent optics or optical communication systems
  • Experience with high-frequency/RF photonics modeling
  • Familiarity with RF test equipment (e.g., VNAs, spectrum analyzers, AWGs)


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