RF & Quantum Photonics Intern - Space Tech Labs

Aerospace; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Education assistance programs

Flexible spending accounts

Professional growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

The Aerospace Corporation is inviting a Graduate Intern to work in RF photonics, photonic integrated circuits, quantum photonics, and fabrication techniques at our El Segundo, CA facility. You will participate in interdisciplinary research with senior staff and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge photonics.

The role requires full-time, on-site work for 10+ weeks, with opportunities to develop techniques, perform simulations, and contribute to mission-focused space systems.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled full-time in a college/university pursuing a Master’s or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, Quantum Science, Optics, or related discipline.
• Availability to work full-time for a minimum of 10 weeks outside of university term and ability to return to a Master’s or Ph.D. degree program full-time after completion of the internship.
• Undergraduate degree completed by internship start date
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Proficiency in scientific programming (e.g. Python, MATLAB, Mathematica, or similar analytical language)
• Prior experience working in a research or prototyping lab or performing numerical simulations
• Completed coursework covering basic electrical engineering and/or physics principles
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.
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Responsibilities

• Participating with an interdisciplinary team in ongoing laboratory and theoretical research focused on advanced photonic technologies such as quantum and microwave photonics
• Applying standard and novel techniques and procedures to carry out scientific, engineering, and/or computational tasks related to quantum technologies, RF photonics, including laboratory characterization of devices and system simulations
• Developing novel techniques for analyzing advanced photonic systems
• Presenting results to management and colleagues
• Interacting with and learning from senior staff
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned as needed
• Training and mentorship will be provided

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Project management

Adaptability

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in EE/Physics/Math/Quantum Science/Optics

Tools

Lumerical

HFSS

COMSOL

Job description

The Aerospace Corporation is inviting a Graduate Intern to work in RF photonics, photonic integrated circuits, quantum photonics, and fabrication techniques at our El Segundo, CA facility. You will participate in interdisciplinary research with senior staff and gain hands-on experience in cutting-edge photonics.

The role requires full-time, on-site work for 10+ weeks, with opportunities to develop techniques, perform simulations, and contribute to mission-focused space systems.