Optical Engineering Intern: Hands-On Photonics & Imaging

Safran; Bedford (NH); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 34.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern in Bedford, NH, to assist in the design, analysis, and testing of optical systems including cameras, laser systems, imaging modules, and sub-components.

You will work directly with experienced optical engineers, gaining practical experience in optical modeling, lab testing, and subsystem integration in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for students pursuing optical engineering and related fields.

Formación

• Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in optical engineering, physics, or related field.
• Strong interest in optical system design, imaging, photonics, or related technologies.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher recommended.
• Experience or coursework related to optical laboratory methods, photonics, lasers, or imaging preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with optical system modeling and simulation using engineering tools and custom math models.
• Support range analysis activities related to detection, recognition, and identification of targets using optical performance models.
• Participate in optical architectural trade studies and contribute to engineering presentations or analyses.
• Conduct hands-on testing of optical components and prototype systems (camera modules, laser range finders, optical sensors).
• Assist in laboratory measurements of camera performance, laser properties, and sub-component optical characteristics.
• Learn and operate optical instrumentation in a well-equipped engineering lab.
• Support lens design tasks including requirement validation, optical element selection, and tolerance analysis.
• Gain exposure to industry-standard optical design tools such as Zemax and FRED.
• Prepare engineering documentation such as test reports, analysis summaries, and technical presentations.
• Assist engineers during field testing activities when required.
• Demonstrate hands-on experience including prototype assembly, lab setups, and engineering evaluations in collaboration with other disciplines.
• Other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Optical design

Analytical thinking

Lab methods

Communication skills

Educación

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

Herramientas

Zemax

FRED

MATLAB

Python

Descripción del empleo

Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern in Bedford, NH, to assist in the design, analysis, and testing of optical systems including cameras, laser systems, imaging modules, and sub-components.

You will work directly with experienced optical engineers, gaining practical experience in optical modeling, lab testing, and subsystem integration in a fast-paced environment. This role is ideal for students pursuing optical engineering and related fields.