Frontend Software Engineer Co-op [Summer-2026]
About The Position
The Frontend Software Engineer Co-op will contribute to the design and development of the user interface for Vuzix’ custom Waveguide Manufacturing Execution System (MES). Vuzix is one of the few organizations in the world capable of mass-producing waveguide-based optical systems, and this role supports the creation of advanced software tools that enable production, quality monitoring, research, and innovation across our manufacturing operations. Working closely with the Staff Software Engineer and members of the broader engineering and research teams, the student will help develop data-driven visualization and workflow tools that improve insight into waveguide manufacturing performance. The role will involve building user-facing features, organizing and presenting complex manufacturing data, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure information is accessible, accurate, and meaningful for users across the organization — including engineering, operations, and leadership. The systems developed in this role will be actively used in production environments, providing high visibility and real-time impact. This position offers the opportunity to gain significant experience in frontend development, data visualization, and manufacturing systems engineering, supported by mentorship and structured technical guidance. This position will also support the functions of the R&D - Software Department to meet the requirements of the relevant ISO 9001:2015 standards based on the quality objectives established by Top Management.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a BS or MS program in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+).
- Proficiency in HTML and CSS.
- Exposure to a modern frontend framework (Vue.js preferred; React/Angular also acceptable).
- Self-motivated and eager to learn about new tools, technologies, and concepts.
- Willingness to embrace Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices.
- Comfortable working in an Agile development environment.
- Foundational understanding of software architecture and design principles.
- Proficiency with Git or other version-control systems.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with:
- Vue 3 and the Composition API
- TypeScript
- Pinia (or Vuex)
- Vue Router
- Tailwind CSS, SCSS, or other CSS frameworks
- Unit testing tools (e.g., Jest, Vitest, Cypress)
- Docker
- Working with Python and Django backends.
- Basic understanding of accessibility and responsive design principles.
- Basic understanding of imaging or optics concepts.
Responsibilities
- Develop user-facing features using Vue.js.
- Work with REST and/or GraphQL APIs to retrieve, manage, and display data.
- Design and implement clean, accessible, and responsive UI components.
- Debug, test, and continuously improve existing frontend code.
- Participate in code reviews, team stand-ups, and collaborative planning.
- Work closely with research teams, backend engineers, and product managers.
- Write readable, maintainable, and well-documented code that follows best practices.
- Meets required ISO 9001:2015 standards and necessary training based on the relevant Quality Objectives.
