Optics Engineering Intern - Summer 2024

Juniper Networks

Feb 5, 2024

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Summer Internship
Engineering
Sunnyvale

Requirements

Currently pursuing a B.S., M.S., or PhD in electrical engineering, optical engineering, applied physics, or a related field.
A comprehensive background understanding of fiber-optic communication system/sub-system technologies in building coherent optical transmission links.
Knowledge of coherent optical detection technology, including integrated photonics, cDSP algorithm, advanced modulation formats (QAM/PAM), and common management interface standard (CMIS).
Hands-on experience in coherent optics test methodology and equipment.
Experience in optical system verification and optical line system performance optimization.
Proficiency in the programming/automation language, i.e Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.
Must be self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
Must work well in a collaborative technical environment.
Effective communication skills, written and verbal, are required.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in the field of optics, photonics, electrical, or related engineering degree.
Experience in testing/qualifying coherent optical transceivers, including OSNR measurements, impairment testing, and measurement of other optical parameters.
Hands-on experience with optoelectronic components, analog amplifiers, DSP ASIC, and microcontrollers.
Prior experience with Juniper OS (JUNOS), command line interface, is a plus.
Prior experience in building optical transmission links and automation.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for building an IP-over-DWDM transmission system and performing 800GbE/400GbE transmission, leveraging Juniper’s next-generation packet-optical products. This includes experimental investigation of high-speed (e.g. 400Gb/s and beyond) optical transmission, theoretical simulation/analysis, and building test-automation tools.
Building (developing & testing) optical transmission test link using Juniper router and 800G/400G coherent optical modules, and open line system.
Automating test procedures and developing line-system monitoring toolkits.
Perform numerical simulations on a system level, as well as interpret and analyze the simulation results.
Performance analysis of 800G/400G coherent optical signal transmission

Juniper Networks

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Technology

Industry

5001-10,000

Employees

1996

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Juniper Networks is leading the revolution in networking, making it one of the most exciting technology companies in Silicon Valley today. Since being founded by Pradeep Sindhu, Dennis Ferguson, and Bjorn Liencres nearly 20 years ago, Juniper’s sole mission has been to create innovative products and solutions that meet the growing demands of the connected world. Juniper Networks [NYSE: JNPR] is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with over 9,000 employees in 50 countries and nearly $5 billion in revenue. Our customers include the top 100 global service providers and 30,000 enterprises, including the Global Fortune 100 as well as hundreds of federal, state and local government agencies and higher educational organizations. At Juniper Networks, we believe the network is the single greatest vehicle for knowledge, understanding, and human advancement that the world has ever known. Now more than ever, the world needs network innovation to connect ideas and unleash our full potential. Juniper is taking a new approach to the network — one that is intelligent, agile, secure and open to any vendor and any network environment.