Opto-Mechanical Engineering Intern

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

• Up to 40 hours/week during the internship/co-op
• Paid internship
• Working location fully on-site located out of the EOE Division in Freeport, PA
• No relocation and housing provided

Pay

• N/A

Schedule

• N/A

Benefits

• N/A

Contact Information

For further information on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu

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

Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.

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Freeport, PA