Optical Engineering Intern

Intuitive • Blacksburg, VA

339d • $128,960 - $145,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Optical Engineering Intern will work with a group of talented and dedicated people focused on the development and integration of fiber optic shape sensing in medical robotics. The successful candidate will contribute to the research and development of fiber optics systems. 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 fiber 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

• Direct optical design and test experience with ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience with distributed optical fiber sensing
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Self-motivated, willing/able to take initiative
• Currently enrolled in Optical Engineering or related degree-seeking program at the Master's or Doctorate level

Nice To Haves

• Experience with OFDR is desired
• Experience with Fiber Bragg Grating sensing is desired

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, incentives, benefits, and equity
• Housing allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Miscellaneous Manufacturing
• Education Level: Master's degree