Opto-Mechanical Engineering Intern

Reference #: REQ0000050425

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Electro-Optics & Electronics (EOE) Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University, located in Freeport PA, is seeking an advanced undergraduate or graduate-level, Optical Engineering Intern to support High Energy Laser (HEL), Opto-Mechanical and Electro-Optical (EO) system development programs supporting military and intelligence community customers.

You will:
Support research and laboratory experiments involving optical components, data collection, analysis, and modeling
Design, assemble, align and exercise opto-mechanical components and systems
Computer Aided Design (CAD) support for optical experimental test fixture design
Communicate and document results in reports and presentations

Upperclass (junior or senior) undergraduate and graduate-level students studying Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Optics, Physics, Materials Science or similar programs are encouraged to apply.

Preferred skills and experience includes:
Strong science and mathematics foundation
Hands-on laboratory experience with optical components including lasers, lenses, mirrors, coatings, optical detectors, CCD cameras, as well as opto-mechanical accessories including lens and mirror mounts is desired
Background coursework and understanding of optics to include the fundamentals of Fourier optics, optical materials, coatings and diffraction gratings
Familiarity with data acquisition hardware and software including LabVIEW and MATLAB
Ability to analyze alternatives and apply sound engineering techniques and procedures to assignments
Ability to clearly communicate, document, and present results

The successful candidate will work up to 40 hours/week during the internship/co-op.

This is a paid internship and your working location will be fully on-site located out of the EOE Division in Freeport, PA; relocation and housing are not provided.

Candidates for consideration must submit a cover letter of interest and a resume.

Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

ARL is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion; we believe this is central to our success as a Department of Defense designated University Affiliated Research Center (UARC). We are at our best when we draw on the talents of all parts of society, and our greatest accomplishments are achieved when diverse perspectives are part of our workforce.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu

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