Focus on modeling light-matter interactions at nanometer scales using FDTD methods and computational electromagnetics.
Originally posted 5 November 2026 by the employer.
About the role
As an Optical Modeling and Simulation Engineering Intern, you will support research and development activities focused on optical simulation, numerical modeling, and computational optimization for optical metrology and sensor technologies. The role involves developing simulation and optimization methodologies to model light-matter interactions at nanometer and sub-wavelength scales.
What you'll do
- Develop computational methods and software capabilities for optical simulation and optimization.
- Create and enhance numerical models that characterize light-matter interactions at nanometer scales.
- Design and perform simulation studies to evaluate concepts and quantify performance improvements.
- Analyze simulation data and interpret technical results using scientific and engineering principles.
- Collaborate with researchers and engineers to solve optics and photonics challenges, documenting findings through reports and presentations.
- Support research initiatives and projects for optical metrology technologies.
What you'll need
- Currently pursuing a master's degree or PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Photonics, or a related technical field.
- Experience through research, coursework, publications, or academic projects involving optics, photonics, or computational physics.
- Understanding of computational electromagnetics and numerical solutions to Maxwell's equations.
- Experience developing or applying Finite-Difference Time-Domain (FDTD) methods or similar electromagnetic simulation techniques.
- Knowledge of semiconductor nanofabrication processes such as lithography, deposition, dry etching, and chemical mechanical polishing (CMP).
- Proficiency with scientific programming using Python, MATLAB, C, or C++.
- Familiarity with Linux or Unix operating systems and high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
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This role has been open 0 days — well below the 47-day median for Hardware Systems Engineering roles.
Hardware Systems Engineering · AI ML Hardware
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Open roles in category
1103
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Median days open
47 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$150k
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| Metric | ASML | All employers we track in this specialty (1103 roles · 111 employers) |
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| Open roles in this specialty | 54 | 1103 |
| Open roles in the wider Software, Firmware & Systems family | 94 | 6454 · 156 employers |
| Median days open | 23 d | 47 d (−24 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | — | $150k |
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- ASML (this employer) · 52 open roles · median 27 d
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