Photonics Engineer Intern: Build Precision Optical Systems

Harris Geospatial Solutions

Carlsbad (CA)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 73,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Disability insurance
401(k) match
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies invites applications for an Intern, Photonics Engineer in Carlsbad, CA. You will collaborate with seasoned engineers to develop the hardware and software behind precision optical systems and photonic devices, performing hands-on development, integration, and test.

The role emphasizes building test scripts, instrumented measurements, and cross-disciplinary teamwork under seasoned supervision. Eligible students pursuing engineering or physics degrees should apply.

Qualifications

  • Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics field.
  • Experience with programming, digital systems, electronics, or related areas.
  • Familiarity with lab instrumentation and data acquisition is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Support integration, test, and troubleshooting of photonic hardware and precision optical systems.
  • Build or improve scripts and tools for test automation and data collection.
  • Assist with laboratory setup, measurement, and documentation of results.
  • Collaborate with hardware, software, and photonics engineers to validate mature designs.

Skills

Python
MATLAB
C/C++
Lab instrumentation
Embedded systems
Data acquisition
FPGAs
Hardware/software integration
Photonics interest

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical CS or Physics

Tools

PCB design
FPGAs

Job description

L3Harris Technologies invites applications for an Intern, Photonics Engineer in Carlsbad, CA. You will collaborate with seasoned engineers to develop the hardware and software behind precision optical systems and photonic devices, performing hands-on development, integration, and test.

The role emphasizes building test scripts, instrumented measurements, and cross-disciplinary teamwork under seasoned supervision. Eligible students pursuing engineering or physics degrees should apply.

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