Optical Systems Engineering Intern (Lab & CAD)

The Pennsylvania State University

Freeport (PA)

On-site

USD 24,796 - 34,440

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University’s Electro-Optics & Electronics division in Freeport, PA invites advanced undergraduates and graduate students to join as Optical Engineering Interns. You will support HEL, EO, and opto-mechanical system development for military and intelligence customers, conduct data collection, and contribute to CAD-based fixture design.

Candidate must possess strong math and science foundations, hands-on optics lab experience, and familiarity with LabVIEW and MATLAB.

Qualifications

Strong science and mathematics foundation.
Hands-on laboratory experience with optical components including lasers, lenses, mirrors, coatings, optical detectors, CCD cameras, as well as opto-mechanical accessories including lens and mirror mounts.
Background coursework and understanding of optics to include Fourier optics, optical materials, coatings and diffraction gratings.
Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and software including LabVIEW and MATLAB.
Ability to analyze alternatives and apply sound engineering techniques and procedures to assignments.
Ability to clearly communicate, document, and present results.

Responsibilities

Support research and laboratory experiments involving optical components, data collection, analysis, and modeling.
Design, assemble, align and exercise opto-mechanical components and systems.
CAD support for optical experimental test fixture design
Communicate and document results in reports and presentations