Internship – Photonic Programming

1/08/2024 • Open positions

InSpek in a few words

InSpek uses optical microchip technology to sense multiple molecules, temperature, acidity, oxygenation, and more. In real-time, directly at the heart of biochemical reactions. Our sensors help produce medicines, food, and energy while reducing waste. We make sensors better, cheaper, and smaller!

Do you want to join a young, dynamic, ambitious, and VC-backed startup? Then InSpek is the place for you!

📜 Job description

We are looking for a photonic programming intern (3-6 months) to perform interfacing and automatization of our optical system and optical characterization setups for our innovative chemical sensors, which are at the core of InSpek’s unique sensing technology.

🛠️ Responsibilities

  • Develop the optical characterization, interfacing optomechanical and optical equipment using in-house Python scripts
  • Working on the software development for optical testing and validation of InSpek’s chemical sensing probe
  • Implement updates to InSpek’s proprietary data collection and treatment software
  • Maintain detailed documentation of experimental setups, procedures and results.
  • Writing and presenting reports to share progress with the optical team

✨ What we need from you

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Computer science, Electrical Engineering, optical engineering, or a related field
  • Solid understanding of programming in Python, UI/UX and data collection libraries
  • Experience with equipment interfacing and characterization setup
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Good communication skills in English
  • Familiarity with guided optics or integrated photonics would be a plus
  • Proactivity, creativity, and all the soft skills that will help build the success of InSpek with us!

📍 Conditions and benefits

  • Duration: 3-6 months
  • Location: DocCity, Suresnes, France (about 30 min from downtown Paris)
  • Salary: based on current level of studies
  • Public transportation subsidy
  • Meal vouchers (”tickets restaurant”)
  • Flexible remote work policy
  • Unique opportunity to be part of an innovative startup
  • Regular social events
  • Full integration into the team, including technical and coordination meetings
  • Inclusive culture with 4+ nationalities

🗣️ Interview process

  • Technical interview
  • Culture interview
  • On-site visit if possible

🙋 Apply

At InSpek, we believe in fostering an inclusive environment in which employees feel encouraged to share their unique perspectives, leverage their strengths, and act authentically. We welcome those from all backgrounds and varying experiences.

Please contact us on LinkedIn or at contact@inspek-solutions.com with any questions, and apply here.

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