Photonics Engineering Intern: Build, Test & Automate Optics

L3Harris; Palm Bay (FL); On-site; USD 39,950,000 - 74,115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a motivated Intern, Photonics Engineer to join our Carlsbad team. You will work with experienced engineers on hardware and software for precision optical systems, participating in development, integration, and test activities.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields, with Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ experience, and an interest in photonics and sensors.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field.
• Experience with programming, digital systems, electronics, computer architecture, or related areas is preferred.
• Interest in photonics, sensors, or precision hardware 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, data collection, and analysis.
• Assist with laboratory setup, measurement, and documentation of technical results.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and photonics engineers to integrate and validate mature designs under guidance.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Digital systems

Electronics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering or related field (pursuing)

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Embedded systems

Data acquisition

PCB design

FPGAs

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a motivated Intern, Photonics Engineer to join our Carlsbad team. You will work with experienced engineers on hardware and software for precision optical systems, participating in development, integration, and test activities.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields, with Python, MATLAB, and C/C++ experience, and an interest in photonics and sensors.