Mechanical Engineering Intern

NCSL International; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; 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 research and development support contract. The Intern will work alongside government researchers in a laboratory setting with some field testing, exploring laser systems development.

The role involves designing, building, aligning, and calibrating testbeds, developing data acquisition tools in LabVIEW, and analyzing data with MATLAB or Excel while pursuing a related Bachelor's

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 and data collection/analysis.
• Strong Windows computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance and 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 LabVIEW.
• Modify and develop data reduction and analysis tools using MATLAB or Excel.
• Understand programming techniques for image processing.
• Work independently as well as with a team.

Skills

Laser systems

Data acquisition

LabVIEW

MATLAB

SolidWorks

Windows proficiency

Security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electro-Optics/Physics/EE/ME/Systems Engineering/CS/Math

Tools

LabVIEW

Excel

SolidWorks

Job description

In our Albuquerque, NM office, we are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design and perform a variety of experiments for an applied research and development support contract. The Intern will get to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, in collaboration with government researchers doing fun experiments primarily in a laboratory with some field testing. The Intern will be at the forefront of new and defining research into the basics of laser and laser systems development.

Primary 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.

Basic 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 the following:
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, ZEMAX, SolidWorks, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems.
• Experience in Air Force Research Laboratory laser design, build, alignment, and calibration; data acquisition development; and test planning, data collection, and test reporting desired.

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Pay Range

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.