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Intern, Optical Packaging and Characterization Engineer

PsiQuantum · Milpitas, California, United States

Posted about 3 months ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
81 days
PsiQuantum's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of PsiQuantum's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at PsiQuantum
high
72 stale, 3 reposted of 81 open
Hiring momentum
108 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-23

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from PsiQuantum's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for PsiQuantum.

About this role

As an intern in Optical Packaging and Characterization at PsiQuantum, you will support optical microscopy setups and assist in capturing measurement images and metadata. Your role will involve processing images using Python, drafting standard operating procedures, organizing experimental data, and contributing to lab documentation and measurement repeatability efforts under the supervision of engineers.

Our read on this posting1.8out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
1/5
career value
3/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of PsiQuantum as an employer.

What you need

  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor’s degree in Optics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or a closely related field.
  • Coursework or practical exposure to optical microscopy.
  • Strong attention to detail and clear written communication.
  • Ability to follow instructions and work collaboratively in a lab environment.

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with JMP or similar statistical software for data exploration and visualization.
  • Image processing experience and/or Python coding for data handling or analysis.
  • Familiarity with mechanical bow/wafer or substrate warpage concepts.
  • Interest in optical measurement methods such as optical alignment and beam matching.

What you get

  • Hourly pay rate based on education level, ranging from $27.50 to $47.00 depending on degree status.
  • Variable housing/commuter stipend based on permanent residency location.

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of long-term career growth opportunities in the role.
  • Internship may require a strong commitment to detail and documentation, which may not appeal to all candidates.

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Listed by PsiQuantum on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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