Hyperlight
R&D Operations & Automation Engineer Intern
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States · Intern · Internship
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About the role
- HyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics — a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and more. Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture
- capital, we've built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology. At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet™ platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and
Nice to have
- It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology quickly and at scale.
- This role provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of R&D operations, engineering automation, data, and advanced photonic technology.
- You will work closely with R&D and cross-functional engineering teams to improve how development activities are planned, executed, tracked, and analyzed.
- This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding complex engineering processes, solving open-ended problems, and applying engineering, data analysis, automation, and programming to real-world R&D challenges.
- Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative, and high-growth environment!
- Authorization to work in the US is required
Compensation
- $12k-$16k
Benefits
- Competitive market-based compensation ($28 - $34 per hour) Commuter benefits HyperLight is an
- All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Company info
- Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture capital, we've built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.
- As HyperLight continues to grow, we are looking for an R&D Operations & Automation Engineer Intern to join our team.
Equal opportunity
- equal opportunity employer.
- If you need assistance or an accommodation, please contact us at HR@hyperlightcorp.com.
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