Applied Physics and Electro-Optics Intern
NVIDIAJob Title
Applied Physics and Electro-Optics Intern
Role Summary
Join the NVIDIA Advanced Research Group quantum optics team to support Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and related electro-optical lab activities. The role focuses on building, testing and characterizing optical setups and components to evaluate their use in future quantum-aware datacenter solutions.
Experience Level
Internship — intended for graduate students (MSc or PhD) currently enrolled and continuing their studies; the posting requests students with multiple years remaining until graduation.
Responsibilities
Primary hands-on responsibilities in the lab include:
- Design, assemble and test QKD and other optical setups.
- Build fiber-based electro-optical (EO) experimental setups.
- Test and characterize EO components and photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
- Draft laboratory measurement reports and document results.
- Evaluate and adapt cutting-edge optical technology for practical applications.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and attributes:
- Hands-on laboratory experience with free-space or fiber optical setups and measurement instruments.
- Practical understanding of electro-optical components and their operating principles.
- Experience with data analysis tools such as Python or MATLAB.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate in a team.
- Self-motivated, able to take initiative and work independently under supervision.
Nice-to-have:
- Familiarity with quantum optics and QKD protocols.
- Knowledge of optical detection methods and detectors (SPADs, coherent detection, etc.).
- Laboratory experience with modulators, VOAs, polarization control, fiber coupling and RF probing.
Education Requirements
Enrollment in an MSc or PhD program in electro-optics, quantum optics, physics or a closely related field. Candidates should have at least 2–3 years remaining until graduation and be available to work at least a 50% position onsite at NVIDIA labs in Yokneam.
About the Company
Company: NVIDIA
Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA
NVIDIA is a global leader in accelerated computing, renowned for its innovative solutions in AI and digital twins that transform diverse industries. The company specializes in networking technologies, providing end-to-end InfiniBand and Ethernet solutions for servers and storage that optimize performance and scalability. NVIDIA serves sectors such as high-performance computing, enterprise data centers, and cloud computing, constantly reinventing its products and services to stay ahead in the market.
