Research Scientist - ATG Optical Sensor Development Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: Austin, TX, United States; full-time summer internship from May 17 to August 20, 2027.

Company

Develop advanced semiconductor equipment and process technologies while supporting optical sensing research through the USCRD Advanced Technology Group.

What you will do

• Review literature and assess technologies related to optical sensing and measurement systems.
• Evaluate and recommend hardware, optics, detectors, electronics, data acquisition systems, and software for proof-of-concept development.
• Design, assemble, and test laboratory measurement setups and experimental systems.
• Support hardware integration, troubleshooting, testing, and performance evaluation.
• Develop data acquisition and analysis workflows using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Analyze experimental data and prepare technical reports and presentations while collaborating with researchers, engineers, and external vendors.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an M.S. or Ph.D. in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics, Engineering Physics, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, photoluminescence characterization, or experimental research.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Photoluminescence spectroscopy, optical sensing, or related characterization techniques.
• Signal processing and low signal-to-noise ratio measurement techniques.
• Modulated optical measurements, synchronous detection, or lock-in amplification.
• Experimental design and laboratory testing.
• Programming with Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Electronics, data acquisition, and hardware integration.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, fixed-term summer internship from May 17 through August 20, 2027.
• Work onsite in Austin, Texas, within a research and engineering environment.
• Collaborate with researchers, engineers, and external vendors on semiconductor sensing technologies.