Optics-Physics Sensor Engineering Co-op
About The Position
Optics-Physics Sensor Engineering Co-ops and Interns at Draper will primarily support the research and development of precision inertial guidance and imaging instruments for existing customers. It is expected that co-ops will contribute to projects that include electro-optical design, optical and thermal model development, materials testing, electrical system design, hardware assembly, test, and debug. Specific task areas include but are not limited to: Optical and photonic component test and evaluation including design and fabrication of custom optical evaluation setups, optical and electronic modeling, optical system assembly including micro Students are expected to work with programs such as LabVIEW, MATLAB, SolidWorks, COMSOL, ANSYS, Mentor Graphics, Python, and GitLab. DURATION: This position will run for 6 months, from July through December of 2026.
Requirements
- Physics, materials science, or electrical engineering student with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA, and hands-on experience required.
- Due to the nature of the work at Draper, US Citizenship status is required.
- Draper is unable to sponsor or hire individuals holding H1B or Student Visas.
- Dual-citizens are unable to be accepted for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Optical design
- Thermal control
- Electro-optic component test and evaluation
- Circuit theory
- Machine shop interaction
- Technical assembly
- Excel
- LabVIEW
- MATLAB
- ACAD
- Mentor Graphics
- Python
- and GitLab.
Benefits
- Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
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