Opto-Mechanical Engineering Intern

Penn State University Talent Acquisition • Freeport, PA • 9h ago

Reference #: REQ_0000050425

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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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