GlobalFoundries

Silicon Photonics Test Development Intern (Summer 2027)

USA - Vermont - Essex Junction
Internship
$20.00 - $40.00
Posted Nov 6, 2026

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Skills

Communication
Leadership
Linux
Project Management
Python
R
Recruiting
Statistics
Teamwork

Job description

About GlobalFoundries

GlobalFoundries (GF) is a leading manufacturer of essential semiconductors, enabling AI at scale from the cloud to the physical world. Through deep partnerships with customers, GF delivers differentiated, power‑efficient and high‑performance solutions for high‑growth markets. GF is a trusted and holistic technology partner for customers around the world. GF’s talented, global team remains focused every day on security, longevity and sustainability. For more information, visit www.gf.com .

Internship Program Overview:

Our Interns & Co-ops are our entry-level talent pipeline for GF across the globe. Our goal is to provide students with a meaningful work experience that will equip them with the skills to embark on a career in the fast-paced and growing semiconductor industry after graduation. As an intern at GF, you’ll experience one-on-one mentorship, work assignments that prioritize your growth and potential, professional development opportunities, and the chance to network with executives.

Summary of Role:

Intern / Co-op position within the GF Test Development organization supporting Silicon Photonics (SiPh) semiconductor technologies for high-speed data center, high-performance computing, and hyperscale computing applications. The intern will contribute to the development of novel optical and electrical test solutions used to characterize photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with state-of-the-art laboratory equipment, automated test software, and statistical data analysis methods.

Essential Responsibilities include:

•Develop, execute, and document optical and electrical test plans for silicon photonic integrated circuits, including automated data acquisition, instrument control, test sequencing, and analysis in a Linux environment using Python and C/C .

•Perform device and circuit measurements such as DC current-voltage (I-V), capacitance-voltage (C-V), optical insertion loss, waveguide loss, wavelength response, fiber-to-chip coupling efficiency, photodetector responsivity, modulator transfer characteristics, and electro-optic bandwidth.

•Support high-speed and mm-wave characterization using equipment such as semiconductor parameter analyzers, optical power meters, tunable lasers, oscilloscopes, vector network analyzers, optical spectrum analyzers, probe stations, and RF/optical probes; assist with calibration, de-embedding, measurement repeatability, and uncertainty checks.

•Analyze large test datasets using statistical methods to identify trends, outliers, correlations, and sources of variation; create clear plots and technical summaries, troubleshoot hardware/software issues, and communicate findings and recommended test-method improvements to cross-functional engineering teams.

Other Responsibilities:

•Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.

Required Qualifications:

•Education – At least a sophomore at time of application and actively pursuing a Bachelor’s in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline or related field through an accredited degree program during the time of internship.

•Must have at least an overall 3.0 GPA and be in good academic standin g.

•Language Fluency - English (Written & Verbal)

•Ability to work at least 40 hours per week during the internship.

Preferred Qualifications:

•Prior related internship or co-op experience

•Demonstrated prior leadership experience in the workplace, school projects, competitions, etc.

•Strong interest in leveraging AI tools and emerging technologies to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support effective decision-making.

•Project management skills, i.e., the ability to innovate and execute on solutions that matter; the ability to navigate ambiguity.

•Strong written and verbal communication skills

•Strong planning & organizational skills

•Advanced programming experience in a Linux environment using Python and C/C ; experience with R or Perl is a plus.

•Basic understanding of silicon photonics, optical/electrical device characterization, high-speed or mm-wave circuits, statistics, and experimental test methodology; demonstrated critical thinking, initiative, accountability, collaboration, and a desire to innovate.

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Expected Salary Range

$20.00 - $40.00

Expected Salary Range

$0.00 - $0.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.

GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.

All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law