Senior Technical Intern - Optical

Leonardo DRS; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in San Diego, CA is seeking a Senior Technical Intern - Optical to contribute to laser and optical integration efforts. You will work with a multidisciplinary engineering team on projects from concept to prototype, guided by experienced engineers.

Ideal candidates are optical/physics engineering students with strong interpersonal skills, diligence, and a quick learning ability. The role supports hands-on design, testing, and data gathering in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Optical or Physics Engineering student; progress toward Optical or Physics Engineering degree.
• Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to build a network.
• Diligent, hardworking and quick to learn.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a laser and optical integration engineer for laser systems from concept to prototype.
• Hands-on optical instrumentation and metrology.
• Design, build and test novel laser cavities and laser-based systems.
• Develop alignment procedures and automate alignment with robotic scripts.
• Use Zemax to design and tolerance laser and optical systems.
• Assist engineers and conduct limited scope testing under supervision.
• Gather data and assist in research fields as needed.
• Carry out design calculations and support engineers with details.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Diligent

Quick learner

Education

High school diploma or GED

Optical/Physics engineering student

Job description

Senior Technical Intern - Optical

Location: San Diego, CA, US, 92127

Job ID: 115269

DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial markets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.

Job Summary

Are you looking for an internship where you can make meaningful contributions while learning a lot and having fun? At Daylight Solutions you'll get to work on projects that impact the business. You'll gain exposure to how a real engineering team works, from sprint planning to shipping code and be mentored by experienced engineers from all backgrounds. You'll work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, with a variety of experiences. Come join the fun at Daylight, you won’t want to miss it.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a laser and optical integration engineer for laser systems ranging from early concepts to product prototypes to initial production units
• Hands-on skill in optical instrumentation and metrology
• Design, build and test novel laser cavities and laser-based systems
• Develop detailed alignment procedures and create robotic scripts to automate alignment of laser systems Hands-on experience in the development, prototyping, testing or transfer to production of complex
• Software/Optical/Mechanical systems
• Use Zemax to design and tolerance laser and optical systems
• Work closely with and assist engineers in the conduct of various engineering assignments
• Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and also learn new things
• Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers Complete assigned tasks on time
• Gather and assemble data for engineers
• May be required to help in research in a particular field
• Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers Assist engineers with appropriate design details
• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
• Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Optical or Physics Engineering student; some progress towards Optical or Physics Engineering degree
• Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network
• Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn

The salary range for this position is $22.67/hour - $32.42/hour.This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

*Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.