Optical Component Link Simulation Student Worker

Job Title

Optical Component Link Simulation Student Worker

Role Summary

Internship role on the IOTS Pathfinding team supporting readiness and scalability for next-generation high-speed I/O technologies (PCIe, UPI, CXL, USB). The role focuses on simulation and laboratory validation of electro-optical links and components to inform future server platform designs.

Work will be performed from Guadalajara under a hybrid model; the intern will develop simulation workflows, run parameter sweeps, perform bench measurements, and document technical results for team review.

Experience Level

Entry-level (Internship). Targeted at students early in their degree program; candidates should have some prior Electrical Engineering experience (recommended 3+ months) and be motivated to learn optical and I/O systems.

Responsibilities

Primary technical and team responsibilities include:

• Develop and automate simulation workflows for electro-optical links, including modulators and photodetectors.
• Benchmark link parameters (insertion loss, bandwidth, dispersion, crosstalk) via parameter sweeps and comparative simulations.
• Perform laboratory bench measurements with test equipment to validate and correlate simulation models.
• Analyze and document differences between electrical and electro-optical link performance and provide comparative technical insights.
• Prepare and maintain deliverables: simulation scripts, parameter-sweep data, measurement procedures, lab results, and technical reports.
• Synthesize findings into recommendations for electro-optical component architectures and contributions to next-generation I/O specifications.
• Collaborate with team members and present analysis and results in technical forums and reports.

Requirements

Minimum and preferred qualifications relevant to initial consideration and success in the role.

• Must-have: 3+ months experience in Electrical Engineering (digital and analog electronics).
• Must-have: Advanced English proficiency; resume in English required for application.
• Must-have: Unrestricted, permanent right to work in Mexico (no visa sponsorship available).
• Nice-to-have: Familiarity with electro-optical components and link concepts (modulators, photodetectors, insertion loss, bandwidth, dispersion, crosstalk).
• Nice-to-have: Hands-on experience with lab test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum/signal analyzers, power supplies, probes, multimeters) and bench measurement procedures.
• Nice-to-have: Programming or scripting skills (Python preferred, C++ acceptable) for workflow automation and data processing.
• Nice-to-have: Ability to read and interpret electronic/optical component datasheets and communicate results in technical reports and presentations.
• Nice-to-have: Experience in link-level analysis/benchmarking and data-driven comparison of electrical vs electro-optical links.

Education Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field; at least one year remaining before graduation. The posting also notes that required skills may be obtained through a combination of coursework, internships, research, or relevant industry experience (equivalent practical experience may be considered).

About the Company

Company: Intel Corporation

Headquarters: Santa Clara, California, USA

Intel Corporation is a leading multinational technology company known for its innovative semiconductor solutions, including microprocessors, artificial intelligence accelerators, and memory products. Headquartered in the United States, Intel focuses on cutting-edge technology and a collaborative working environment, driving advancements in semiconductor manufacturing to meet global demands. The company emphasizes professional development and aims to shape the future of technology through groundbreaking designs.