Optical Engineering Intern

Intuitive • Blacksburg, VA

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About The Position

The Optical Engineering Intern will work with a group of talented and dedicated people focused on the development and integration of various sensing modalities in medical robotics. The candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to a variety of optical technologies including fiber optic sensing and tissue imaging. As a member of the engineering team, this position will work closely with other engineers in the design and development of state-of-the-art sensing methods. The candidate must be able to coordinate their efforts within a team design effort and be able to report progress and milestones relative to the overall development project.

Requirements

• Hands-on optical design and test experience with fiber based and free-space systems
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Self-motivated, willing/able to take initiative
• Experience with optical design and simulation software (Zemax, Lumerical, etc.)
• Current enrollment in Optical Engineering or related degree-seeking program at the Doctorate level

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OFDR is desired
• Experience with Fiber Bragg Grating sensing is desired
• Experience with distributed optical fiber sensing
• Experience with multimodal microscopy
• Experience with tissue imaging (OCT, Photo acoustic imaging, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, build and test systems based on fiber optic, free-space optic and laser technologies
• Collaborate with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems
• Develop and implement test procedures and/or evaluate and select appropriate test instrumentation

Benefits

• Market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay (paid at an hourly rate), benefits, and a housing allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree