Optical Metrology Intern Summer 2027
The Position
Metalenz is at the forefront of developing next-generation biometric sensing systems for consumer electronics, leveraging metasurface devices. We are actively seeking a talented and motivated student to join our team and contribute to the development of this cutting-edge technology. As an intern, you'll have the unique opportunity to collaborate with a team of experts in the field, developing improved metrology hardware and techniques to characterize metasurfaces and metasurface devices.
What you’ll do
- Apply your PhD work to our problems, learn about cutting-edge products Metalenz is developing, and get a taste for what it takes to productize meta-optics
- Build and characterize an improved optical set up to measure polarization response of our devices
- Characterize novel devices to help improve how we design and build our devices.
- Learn about qualifying metrology for high volume manufacturing,
What you’ll need
- Currently working on a PhD in Optics, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong hands-on optics experience, ideally including polarimetry. Familiarity with measurement of metrics like MTF and quantum efficiency.
- Optical design experience, preferably using programs like Zemax
- Experience using CAD and with optomechanical design.
- Data and statistical analysis experience (e.g., programs like jmp, R, MATLAB). Experience with sensitivity analysis of optical systems, and systematic and random error assessment.
- Proven ability to work independently
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hands-on experience with semiconductor or equivalent clean room processes.
- Programming experience with Python and Python APIs for automation
The Company
Metalenz is driving innovation in optics with metasurface technology, providing image sensing solutions that deliver unprecedented insights to mass...