Optical Scientist Intern

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Lumentum DIB Scholarship

Lumentum awarded scholarships of $10,000.00 to 10 of our 2022 U.S. based interns from underrepresented groups. We will also award scholarships in 2023. To be considered for the scholarship, the first thing you need to do is apply for a Lumentum internship so you can be considered for a job with us. To receive the DIB scholarship, you must complete a summer internship with Lumentum.

Overview

The Commercial Lasers Advanced R+D team is responsible for developing a wide range of products, components, systems, and processes relating to novel high power (hundreds-of-Watts to multi-kW) CW and pulsed laser products.

Responsibilities

The Optical Scientist Intern will play an important role in the development, design, and test of optical components, systems, or processes. S/he will work closely with other members of the R+D team to develop novel solutions to challenging high-power fiber laser problems. The Optical Scientist Intern's responsibilities would include but not be limited to:

• Co-developing, characterizing and testing a laser based glass processing system

• Working with other R+D team members to design, build, and/or test prototype fiber laser components/subsystems in the lab

• Analysis and presentation of data to R+D and broader teams

• Working with members of cross-functional team (e.g. EE, ME) to design and implement test fixtures, rapidly prototype new designs, etc

• Numerical modeling of waveguide devices using industry-standard and proprietary software tools

If COVID restrictions allow for it, this internship will be on-site in San Jose, California.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will be enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD degree program in Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Systems Engineering, or a closely related field. Students must be returning to school following the internship.

Desired Qualifications

• Currently enrolled Master's or PhD degree students

• Solid data analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving skills

• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

• Passion for building things, and translating ideas from concept to existence

• Hands-on experience with lasers and common test equipment including power meters, optical spectrum analyzers, beam profilers, etc

• Hands-on experience with common fiber optics lab equipment, such as fiber cleavers, fusion splicing equipment, etc. Hands-on experience with common table-top optics and optical system alignment

• Experience with matlab, python, and/or labview. Familiarity with CAD or Zemax a plus

• Relevant coursework on optics, waveguides, lasers, and/or optical design

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Duties involve working with high average power lasers, optical fibers, laboratory chemicals, and other potentially hazardous materials

• Employees will be trained to and must wear appropriate personal protective equipment in the vicinity of energized lasers or laboratory chemicals: gloves, laser googles, face shields, clean room garments, etc

• Ability to operate fabrication and test equipment as defined by job

• Lifting, bending and/or other physical requirements typical of experimental work in an optics laboratory environment will be required

Hourly Range: $23.75 - $54.50

Disclaimer: Final base salary for the intern candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history, year in school and relevant experience.

Pay Range:

Disclaimer:

Final base salary for the successful candidate will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to, job location, where work will be performed, qualifications, work history and relevant experience. With our continual goal of making Lumentum a best place to work for our employees, we strive to offer employees competitive total compensation packages, which may include annual bonus, commission for certain sales roles, equity, and health and welfare benefits.