Optical Engineering Intern: Hands-On Lab & System Design

Safran Group; Bedford (NH); Híbrido; USD 28.000 - 34.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Safran Defense & Space, Inc.'s Optronics unit in Bedford, NH is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern to support the design, analysis and testing of optical systems, including cameras, laser systems and imaging modules.

Working directly with experienced optical engineers, you will gain hands-on experience with Zemax and FRED, perform lab measurements, and contribute to subsystem integration in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Formación

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in optical engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Interest in optical system design, imaging, photonics, or related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with optical system modeling and simulation.
• Support range analysis using optical performance models.
• Participate in optical architecture trade studies and prepare analyses.
• Conduct hands-on testing of optical components and camera modules.
• Perform laboratory measurements of camera performance and laser properties.
• Learn to operate optical instrumentation in a lab.
• Support lens design tasks including tolerancing.
• Gain experience with Zemax and FRED.
• Prepare test reports and technical presentations.
• Assist engineers during field testing as needed.
• Collaborate with other disciplines on prototype assemblies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Optical system design

Imaging

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's or Master's degree pursuit in optical engineering, physics, or related field

Herramientas

Zemax

FRED

MATLAB

Python

Descripción del empleo

Safran Defense & Space, Inc.'s Optronics unit in Bedford, NH is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern to support the design, analysis and testing of optical systems, including cameras, laser systems and imaging modules.

Working directly with experienced optical engineers, you will gain hands-on experience with Zemax and FRED, perform lab measurements, and contribute to subsystem integration in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.