About the job
About Voyant Photonics
Located in the vibrant New York City, Voyant Photonics is at the forefront of revolutionizing machine perception with our innovative line of compact LiDAR devices. Our sensors, small enough to fit in your palm, deliver exceptional performance in measuring range, velocity, and reflectivity with unmatched accuracy. By utilizing state-of-the-art silicon photonic chips, we provide high-quality sensors that are not only efficient but also economically viable for diverse applications.
Our breakthrough technology challenges the limitations of traditional, cumbersome, and costly LiDAR systems, enabling high-precision sensing for robotics, autonomous vehicles, drones, industrial automation, and various other fields.
Why Join Us?
At Voyant, you will be part of a dynamic team that transforms pioneering research into tangible products. As a rapidly growing startup, we offer interns the unique opportunity to make a significant impact, collaborate closely with experienced engineers, and gain insights into creating groundbreaking sensing technology. This internship is not just a position; it’s a pathway to enhance your technical skills and advance your career within one of the most exhilarating sectors of hardware innovation.
We take pride in nurturing our talent from within, and outstanding interns often transition into full-time roles—an opportunity we wholeheartedly support.
Position Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hands-on LiDAR Test Engineering Intern to join our team and play a pivotal role in the advancement of our next-generation LiDAR modules. This internship presents a rare chance to gain practical experience in a fast-paced startup environment, working with innovative sensing technology that merges photonics, hardware, and software integration.
As an intern, your primary focus will be on designing and constructing a comprehensive module test fixture, encompassing electrical and mechanical design as well as data collection and analysis. You will have the opportunity to apply core engineering principles while collaborating with various teams in a dynamic setting.
To excel in this role, please highlight on your resume any project that demonstrates your ability to integrate electrical, mechanical, and software/firmware components. During the interview, we will ask you to discuss your design decisions, trade-offs, and problem-solving strategies. We are seeking inventive, inquisitive, and motivated engineers who flourish in building and testing real systems.
Location: New York City