Marvell Technology · 1 week ago
Optical Transceiver Validation Engineer Intern- Ph. D Degree
Santa Clara, CA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$27/hr - $53/hrMarvell Technology is a leader in semiconductor solutions that are essential for data infrastructure. They are seeking an Optical Transceiver Validation Engineer Intern to develop testing methods, design circuits, and conduct analyses for high-speed optical products.
DSPInternet of ThingsManufacturingSemiconductorWireless
Responsibilities
Develop optical test, calibration, and optimization methods for high-speed optical interconnect products such as optical transceivers and co-packaged optics
Design electrical circuits for optical products and evaluation boards, bring up prototype samples, and prepare for mass production
Process data, draw complete conclusions from the results, and generate a test report for a bigger team review
Develop Python-based test software, debug, and resolve corner case issues for scalability
Conduct failure analysis on a day-to-day basis
Qualification
Required
Master's degree candidate in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related fields
Required course study: coherent optical communication systems; signals and systems, digital circuit design, electromagnetism, control systems, digital signal processing, electric circuit design
Programming ability in Python or VB, working experience with Git, MATLAB, JMP, Keysight ADS, and Linux is a plus
Experience with optical and electrical lab testing
Team spirit and willingness to learn
Preferred
PhD candidate in the relevant fields of Physics, Electrical Engineering or related fields
Experience with optical communication testing: experience with fiber-optical testing equipment, optical power meter, optical spectrum analyzer, variable optical attenuator, polarization scrambler, and various types of fiber-optical amplifiers
Experience with embedded programming, control loops, DAC/ADC/GPIOs
Knowledge in semiconductor lasers, tunable lasers, coherent optical communications, high-level modulation formats, photonics integrated circuit design, and testing
Knowledge and experience with Broadband and RF signal integrity IC design, including mixed wave and digital signal processing chips
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Perks and discount programs
Wellness & mental health support including coaching and therapy
Paid holidays
Paid volunteer days
Paid sick time
Additional compensation may be available for intern PhD candidates.
Company
Marvell Technology
We believe that infrastructure powers progress. That execution is as essential as innovation. That better collaboration builds better technology.
Founded in 1995
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-01-20Post Ipo Equity
2016-05-13Post Ipo Equity
2015-02-05Acquired
Leadership Team
Matthew Murphy
Chairman and CEO
Radha Nagarajan
SVP & CTO, Optical Engineering
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