Opto-Mechanical Engineering Intern
Location: Electro-Optics Center in Freeport, PA
Time Type: Part time
Job Description
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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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu
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Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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