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Senior Staff Optical Engineer

Santa Clara, CA

$151.50K - $196.10K/yr

Hands-on experience working with electrical and optical test equipment: optical spectrum analyzer ... every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our ...

Electrical Engineer

Gardena, CA ยท On-site

$120K - $150K/yr

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER Mesh Optical Technologies was founded on the belief that optical photons will ... systems (internships or substantive project experience considered) * Experience with schematic ...

Electro-Optical Intern

Princeton, NJ ยท On-site

$20 - $26.25/hr

Collaborate with fellow interns to develop a UV photometer prototype measuring protein ... Experience or coursework in opto-electronic design; spectroscopy or biopharma process analysis ...

Electro-Optical Intern

Princeton, NJ ยท On-site

$20 - $26.25/hr

Collaborate with fellow interns to develop a UV photometer prototype measuring protein ... Experience or coursework in opto-electronic design; spectroscopy or biopharma process analysis ...

Senior Source Scientist

Dublin, CA ยท On-site

$140K - $175K/yr

Quantitatively characterize beam properties, X-ray spectra, flux, temporal stability, and thermal ... Mentor junior engineers, interns, and visiting researchers in electron optics and X-ray source ...

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How much do internship optical spectroscopy jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship optical spectroscopy in the United States is $15.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How to get an internship at a biotech company?

To secure an internship in optical spectroscopy at a biotech company, candidates should have a background in physics, chemistry, or biomedical engineering, and demonstrate proficiency with spectroscopy tools and data analysis. Applying through company career portals, leveraging university connections, and gaining relevant research or lab experience can improve chances. Strong communication skills and knowledge of industry-specific regulations are also beneficial.

What is the difference between Internship Optical Spectroscopy vs Optical Spectroscopy Technician?

AspectInternship Optical SpectroscopyOptical Spectroscopy Technician
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant degree; no certification requiredRelevant certifications or technical training often preferred
Work EnvironmentEducational labs, research projects, training settingsIndustrial labs, research facilities, manufacturing environments
Job FocusLearning, assisting, gaining experience in optical spectroscopyPerforming routine spectroscopy tests, maintaining equipment

Internship Optical Spectroscopy roles are primarily educational, focusing on gaining experience, while Optical Spectroscopy Technicians are more hands-on, performing technical tasks in professional settings. Internships often serve as a stepping stone to full technician roles in the industry.

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Senior Staff Optical Engineer

Senior Staff Optical Engineer

Marvell Technology, Inc.

Santa Clara, CA โ€ข On-site

$151.50K - $196.10K/yr

Full-time

Life, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

About Marvell
Marvell's semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities.
At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead.
Your Team, Your Impact
Today's bandwidth-intensive online lifestyle - from streaming video to generative AI - requires high-performance with uncompromised quality. Optical communication is ubiquitous in these networks worldwide, both in long and short reaches. With its DSP, broadband amplifiers, photonic ICs and optical transceivers product lines, Marvell technology is pushing the exponential growth of data movement through optical interconnects. The Optical Connectivity Group in Marvell is a group of world-class talent that brings innovations into mass-manufacturable, reliable product to the industry, blazing the frontier of technologies to handle the challenge for higher bandwidth, lower latency, lower power the world is calling for.
What You Can Expect
  • Perform end-to-end system simulations for high-speed optical interconnect systems including Serdes, electrical channel, optical channel, packages, and optical transceiver.
  • Develop, maintain, and enhance system-level simulation environments
  • Conduct laboratory measurements and correlate results with simulations for system validation, optimization, and performance evaluation
  • Analyze and resolve signal integrity issues, including crosstalk, attenuation, reflections, and discontinuities in high-speed designs
  • Perform engineering validation test and design validation test

What We're Looking For
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields with 3+ years of experience; or Master's degree with 5+ years of experience OR Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years, in design validation and modeling for fiber-optical communication systems.
  • Strong knowledge of optical communication components, including optical DSP, coherent DSP, high speed modulators, receivers, transimpedance amplifiers, RF amplifiers.
  • Strong knowledge in optical communication systems impairments and compensations, signal integrity along the data path, amplifiers, and tunable filters.
  • Solid understanding of RF/microwave engineering and photonics fundamentals
  • Strong programming proficiency in Python
  • Experience with system or channel simulation using Keysight ADS (including IBIS-AMI) or MATLAB
  • Experience in signal processing and analysis for data communication
  • Hands-on experience working with electrical and optical test equipment: optical spectrum analyzer, digital communication analyzers, high-speed electric scopes, wavelength and power meters.
  • Familiarity with signal integrity, PAM4 Serdes, VNA, and TDR

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)
134,390 - 201,300, $ per annum
The successful candidate's starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.
Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements
Marvell is committed to providing exceptional, comprehensive benefits that support our employees at every stage - from internship to retirement and through life's most important moments. Our offerings are built around four key pillars: financial well-being, family support, mental and physical health, and recognition. Highlights include an employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back, family support programs to help balance work and home life, robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being, and a recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones. We look forward to sharing more with you during the interview process.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.
Interview Integrity
To support fair and authentic hiring practices, candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators like ChatGPT or Copilot, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
These tools must not be used to record, assist with, or enhance responses in any way. Our interviews are designed to evaluate your individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time. Use of AI tools without prior instruction from the interviewer will result in disqualification from the hiring process.
This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). As such, applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information as defined under applicable law. Marvell may be required to obtain export licensing approval from the U.S. Department of Commerce and/or the U.S. Department of State. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.
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