Electro-Optical Engineer Intern

Utah State University, Space Dynamics Laboratory • North Logan, UT

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About The Position

The Space Dynamics Laboratory (SDL), a University Affiliated Research Center (UARC), has been developing innovative technologies and solutions for cutting-edge DoD and intelligence programs for over six decades. SDL's internship program provides an exciting opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to get involved with state-of-the art technologies in space-, airborne-, and ground-based systems. With the support of Engineers and mentors, Interns are able to work on professional-level assignments that complement their academic studies. The program also includes training workshops, networking opportunities, and a variety of summer events and activities. Interns will be paid a competitive monthly stipend and will be tasked with varying duties based on current projects, needed support, and development phase. The Strategic and Military Space Division is looking for an exceptional student Electro-Optical Engineer for a summer internship. This position will largely support optical system characterization efforts with an emphasis on event-based sensor instrument design, test, and operation for next generation payloads for satellite systems. Other potential duties may include optical alignment, optical test design, optical bench setup and testing, data analysis, and report generation. The Strategic & Military Space Division delivers advanced satellite and sensor systems that support the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. Our division is a key component of national security, providing technological solutions and expert mission support. Become part of a team dedicated to making a tangible contribution to our nation's defense capabilities. This position has the potential of continued employment or transition to student/full-time employment requiring security clearance eligibility.

Requirements

• Experience in radiometric analysis
• Experience with data processing with common software tools (Excel, Python, MATLAB, etc.)
• Experience with optical design
• Experience with optical alignment, testing, or other related hands-on optical laboratory work
• Experience with photodetectors and/or event-based sensors
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work closely in a team with students and professionals
• Ability to take initiative and ask questions
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential
• Must be a US citizen, lawful permanent resident of the US, or other US person

Nice To Haves

• Experience collecting and processing optical laboratory data
• Experience with optical calibration sources (integrating spheres, blackbodies, etc.)
• Experience with high vacuum equipment and best practices
• Experience with statistical analysis
• Experience with asynchronous data processing

Responsibilities

• Support optical system characterization efforts
• Emphasize event-based sensor instrument design, test, and operation for next generation payloads for satellite systems
• Perform optical alignment
• Design optical tests
• Set up and test optical benches
• Conduct data analysis
• Generate reports

Benefits

• Paid competitive monthly stipend
• Training workshops
• Networking opportunities
• Variety of summer events and activities

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree