Opto-Mechanical Engineering Intern

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Freeport (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co in Freeport, IL is looking for an Optical Engineering Intern to support High Energy Laser and Electro-Optical system development programs for military applications. Candidates should be upperclass undergraduate or graduate-level students in relevant fields.

The internship is fully onsite, requiring work up to 40 hours per week. Strong science foundation and laboratory experience with optical components are preferred. This is a paid internship, requiring U.S. citizenship and completion of a drug screen.

Qualifications

• Upperclass (junior or senior) undergraduate or graduate-level students studying Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Optics, Physics, or Materials Science are encouraged to apply.
• Background coursework and understanding of optics including Fourier optics and optical materials.
• Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and software.

Responsibilities

• Support research and laboratory experiments involving optical components.
• Design, assemble, align, and exercise opto-mechanical components and systems.
• Provide CAD support for optical experimental test fixture design.

Skills

Hands-on laboratory experience with optical components

Strong science and mathematics foundation

Ability to analyze alternatives

Ability to clearly communicate results

Education

Upperclass undergraduate or graduate-level student in relevant fields

Tools

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Electro-Optics & Electronics (EOE) Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University, located in Freeport PA, is seeking an advanced undergraduate or graduate-level Optical Engineering Intern to support High Energy Laser (HEL), Opto-Mechanical and Electro-Optical (EO) system development programs supporting military and intelligence community customers.

You will

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

Upperclass (junior or senior) undergraduate and graduate-level students studying Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Optics, Physics, Materials Science or similar programs are encouraged to apply.

Preferred skills and experience includes

• 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 the fundamentals of 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.

The successful candidate will work up to 40 hours per week during the internship/co‑op.

This is a paid internship and your working location will be fully on‑site located out of the EOE Division in Freeport, PA; relocation and housing are not provided.

Candidates for consideration must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume.

Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre‑employment drug screen.

EEO Statement

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.

Freeport, PA