Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab Research Associate Intern

Location: Milpitas, California, United States of America; Fort Collins, Colorado; Santa Barbara, California

Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab Research Associate Intern

This role has been designed as ‘’Onsite’ with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

Who We Are

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Job Description

The Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Lab and the Emerging Accelerators Group at Hewlett Packard Labs are seeking highly motivated summer interns to contribute to the development of breakthrough technologies for the next generation of computing systems.

Successful candidates will work alongside world-class researchers advancing innovations in integrated photonics, AI hardware accelerators, in-memory computing, advanced semiconductor devices, and novel computing architectures. Research projects span the full technology stack, from devices and circuits to systems and applications, with the goal of enabling future computing platforms that deliver significant improvements in performance, energy efficiency, scalability, and sustainability.

Interns will have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge research involving silicon photonics, photonic interconnects, CMOS and mixed-signal circuits, emerging memory technologies, AI accelerators, optical computing, and heterogeneous computing architectures. Depending on their background and interests, interns may contribute to the design, simulation, fabrication, testing, characterization, and evaluation of novel hardware and system concepts.

Responsibilities

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 the development of 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.

Education & Experience

Currently pursuing a PhD degree in Eletrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Photonics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

Required Qualifications

Experience in one or more of the following areas

Integrated photonics and silicon photonics

CMOS, analog, mixed-signal, or RF circuit design

Computer architecture and hardware design

FPGA, ASIC, or accelerator development

In-memory computing and emerging memory technologies

Optical communications and photonic systems

Semiconductor device physics

Machine learning systems and AI hardware

Modeling and simulation of electronic or photonic systems

Familiarity with relevant tools and environments such as

Cadence, Synopsys, Keysight ADS, or similar EDA platforms

MATLAB, Python, C/C++, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL, or related languages

Machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow

Electronic and photonic test and measurement equipment

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and experimental skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with laboratory experimentation and device characterization.

Experience in photonic integrated circuits, optical communications, or semiconductor fabrication.

Experience developing hardware accelerators for AI, machine learning, or data-intensive applications.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively in collaborative research environments.

What You Will Gain

Hands-on experience developing technologies that could shape future computing platforms.

Exposure to interdisciplinary research spanning devices, circuits, architectures, systems, and applications.

Mentorship from leading researchers in photonics, computer architecture, and advanced hardware systems.

Opportunities to contribute to publications, patents, and technology demonstrations.

Experience working in a world-class industrial research environment focused on translating breakthrough ideas into real-world impact.

Accessibility

HPE is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities. If you believe you require accommodation during any stage of the application or interview process, please submit your request by completing our secure form linked here.

Note: This option is reserved for applicants needing assistance/reasonable accommodation related to a disability.

What We Can Offer You

Health & Wellbeing

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Personal & Professional Development

We also invest in your career because the better you are, the better we all are. We have specific programs catered to helping you reach any career goals you have — whether you want to become a knowledge expert in your field or apply your skills to another division