Intern - ADTRAN, Inc.

Our Growth is Creating Great Opportunities!

Our team is expanding, and we want to hire the most talented people we can. Continued success depends on it! Once you've had a chance to explore our current open positions, apply to the ones you feel suit you best and keep track of both your progress in the selection process, and new postings that might interest you!

Thanks for your interest in working on our team!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, development, and test of new software for automation of optical system measurements
• Development of software applications and features for automated testing in Optical Systems lab
• Write software code in Python to control lab equipment, including ADVA modules and external test equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers
• Utilize a variety of equipment interfaces including Ethernet, serial, and GPIB
• Create basic user interface for custom automation program to be used in Optical Systems lab
• Test functionality with relevant lab equipment along with Optical Systems team members
• Provide clearly defined code structure and ample comments so that the program may be easily updated and augmented by others in the future
• Write a document describing the program and present results at internal meetings
• Present project updates and results to team members and summer intern group

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Undergraduate student in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
• General coding skills; familiarity with Python is desirable but not required

Requirements and Work Environment

• Norcross, GA, USA (office environment, Photonics Lab)
• Able to work at desk most of the day and in the lab as needed
• Monday - Friday, 40-hour work week (flexible hybrid schedule as agreed with manager)

Success Criteria

• Ability and eagerness to learn quickly with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated to find solutions to given tasks
• Works well with others in a team environment
• Professional written and oral communication skills