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Quantum-Optical Technician Intern

Space Dynamics Laboratory · Albuquerque, NM · 1 wk ago
EngineeringPart-time

About the role

The Strategic & Military Space Division at Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL) seeks a Quantum-Optical Technician Intern to support quantum and optical experiments alongside SDL scientists and engineers. This is an embedded intern position supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) in Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities

  • Supports quantum and optical experiments alongside SDL scientists and engineers
  • BUILDS, FABRICATIONS, OR ASSEMBLES MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS FOR EXPERIMENTS
  • ALIGNS FREE-SPACE OPTICS, SPlices OPTICAL FIBER COMPONENTS
  • RECORDS AND COMPILES DETAILED MEASUREMENTS FROM EXPERIMENTAL APPARATUS
  • HANDS-ON LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN QUANTUM, OPTICAL, ELECTRICAL SCIENCE/ENGINEERING, OR A RELATED FIELD
  • Certification from the CNM (Central New Mexico Community College) Quantum Technician Bootcamp Program
  • MUST BE ABLE TO WORK 25 HOURS PER WEEK
  • EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS
  • DEMONSTRATED ABILITY TO WORK IN DIVERSE, INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAMS
  • STRONG PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS WITH A CREATIVE, CURIOUS, AND DETAIL-ORIENTED APPROACH
  • ABILITY TO ADAPT TO NEW PROJECTS AND DEPENDING ON CUSTOMER NEEDS

Requirements

  • U.S. CITIZENSHIP AND THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE
  • EXPERIENCE IN THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AREAS:
    • FREE-SPACE OPTICAL ALIGNMENT
    • FIBER-OPTIC SPICING
    • FIBER-OPTIC AND ELECTRICAL CABLE BUILDING
    • SOLDERING/PCB SOLDERING

Qualifications

Hands-on laboratory experience in quantum, optical, electrical science/engineering, or a related field. Certification from the CNM (Central New Mexico Community College) Quantum Technician Bootcamp Program. Must be able to work 25 hours per week. Excellent communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work in diverse, interdisciplinary teams. Strong problem-solving skills with a creative, curious, and detail-oriented approach. Ability to adapt to new projects and depending on customer needs. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance.

Skills

Free-space optical alignment, fiber-optic splicing, fiber-optic and electrical cable building, soldering/PCB soldering.

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Application Instructions

For questions, assistance, or accommodation with the application process or the DoD SkillBridge program, please contact employment@sdl.usu.edu.

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