Space Optics Calibration Intern

Space Dynamics Laboratory; North Logan (UT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) invites undergraduate and graduate students to a summer internship focused on calibrating and testing advanced sensor payloads for space applications. You will work with engineers on optical characterization, lab testing, and data analysis, with hands-on experience in TVAC environments and flight camera hardware.

The program runs up to 12 weeks in North Logan, Utah, with on-site support and potential transition to continued employment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in optical science, engineering, physics, or related laboratory field.
• Junior, senior, or graduate student.
• GPA 3.0 minimum.

Responsibilities

• Support optical system characterization and calibration for space sensor payloads.
• Assist in laboratory characterization and TVAC testing of flight camera hardware.
• Conduct data reduction/analysis and document results.
• Opportunities may include optical alignment and vacuum system operations.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Optical alignment

Lab testing

Data analysis

Technical communication

Independent problem-solving

Education

Optical science

Engineering

Physics

Related laboratory field

Job description

Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) invites undergraduate and graduate students to a summer internship focused on calibrating and testing advanced sensor payloads for space applications. You will work with engineers on optical characterization, lab testing, and data analysis, with hands-on experience in TVAC environments and flight camera hardware.

The program runs up to 12 weeks in North Logan, Utah, with on-site support and potential transition to continued employment.