Opto-Electronic Subsystems Co-op
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineer
Position:
Position: Opto-Electronic Subsystem Co-op (U.S.)
Number of Position(s): 1
Duration:15 Weeks
Date: June 1st, 2026 to September 11th, 2026
Location:On-site in Murray Hill, New Jersey.
The Opto-Electronic Subsystem Group within the Smart Network in Bell Labs advances the state of the art in high-speed transceiver design, digital signal processing, and fiber transmission.
Hands‑on experience with high-speed optics and optoelectronics; experience with short‑reach and long‑distance fiber transmission systems; understanding of advanced modulation formats and modern coding schemes.
Education RecommendationsCurrently a candidate for a PhD or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field at an accredited school in the USA.
Qualifications- Fundamental programming skills and the ability to work with modern software tools.
- Basic knowledge of communication systems and related technologies.
- Experience with digital signal processing and related algorithm development.
- Hands‑on experience building fiber transmission testbeds or similar experimental setups.
- Skills in designing and characterizing devices or components for advanced telecommunication applications.
As a summer intern, you will work on research projects addressing the next generation high-speed optical transceivers for one or multiple of the key applications e.g. long‑haul systems, short‑reach systems, etc.
As part of our team, you will:- Learn and write digital signal processing algorithms for modulation and signal recovery.
- Build or extend existing fiber transmission test beds.
- Characterize and test optical and electronic devices.
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