Optical & Opto-Mechanical Engineering Intern

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University; Freeport (PA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in Freeport, PA, is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern. This role involves supporting High Energy Laser and Electro-Optical system development programs for military customers.

Responsibilities include working on optical components and systems, providing CAD support, and documenting results. The successful candidate must be an advanced undergraduate or graduate student, with strong foundations in science and mathematics. It is a paid internship that requires on-site work.

Qualifications

• Must support research and laboratory experiments involving optical components.
• Experience with data collection, analysis, and modeling is crucial.
• Clear documentation and presentation of results is required.

Responsibilities

• Support research and laboratory experiments involving optical components.
• Design, assemble, and align opto-mechanical components.
• Provide computer aided design (CAD) support for optical test fixture design.

Skills

Strong science and mathematics foundation

Hands-on laboratory experience with optical components

Understanding of optics fundamentals

Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and software

Ability to analyze alternatives

Clear communication and documentation skills

Education

Advanced undergraduate or graduate-level

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

The Applied Research Laboratory at Penn State University in Freeport, PA, is seeking an Optical Engineering Intern. This role involves supporting High Energy Laser and Electro-Optical system development programs for military customers.

Responsibilities include working on optical components and systems, providing CAD support, and documenting results. The successful candidate must be an advanced undergraduate or graduate student, with strong foundations in science and mathematics. It is a paid internship that requires on-site work.