Laser Systems & Optics Engineering Intern

Leidos Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design and perform experiments for an applied R&D contract. The intern will work with a multi-disciplinary team and government researchers, primarily in a laboratory with some field testing, focusing on laser system development.

Responsibilities include building and aligning testbeds, using SolidWorks; developing data acquisition with LabVIEW and data analysis with MATLAB or Excel.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Electro-Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics with some prior relevant experience.
• Experience with lasers, sources, optics, electro-optics, detectors, cameras, calibration equipment, and diagnostic equipment is required.
• Experience with operating mechanical-electro-optical equipment such as, sources, detectors, sensors, lasers, and characterization equipment.
• Collecting, analyzing, interpreting data, writing test plans, documenting test results, and generating reports.
• Performing computer-based data acquisition and analysis.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and interaction with optical systems.
• Strong computer skills using Windows with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Strong mechanical, oral and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, align, and calibrate custom testbeds and test equipment.
• Design, build, and test hardware using SolidWorks.
• Modify and develop data acquisition tools using software such as LabVIEW.
• Modify and develop data reduction and analysis tools using software such as MATLAB or Excel.
• Understand different programing techniques for image processing.
• Work independently as well as with a team.

Job description

Leidos in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design and perform experiments for an applied R&D contract. The intern will work with a multi-disciplinary team and government researchers, primarily in a laboratory with some field testing, focusing on laser system development.

Responsibilities include building and aligning testbeds, using SolidWorks; developing data acquisition with LabVIEW and data analysis with MATLAB or Excel.