Photonics/ElectroOptics Intern Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc•Annapolis Junction, MD

7d•$30 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Apply your classroom-learned skills to a program supporting the defense of our country. GDMS has an immediate opening for an Engineering Intern to join our team. The position provides an opportunity to work on projects that support some of our nation’s fundamental defense services. GDMS employees work closely with esteemed customers to develop solutions that allow them to carry out high-stakes national security missions. The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams on various technical projects associated with our core mission. In addition to receiving a competitive wage, the Engineering Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically accomplished group of colleagues. Interns will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. As a Photonics/Electro-Optics Intern, you’ll assist our team as we design, develop, build and test systems and products for advanced photonic and laser technologies. The breadth of these projects includes technologies for application in free-space optical (FSO) and fiber optic communications, photonic integrated circuits, active and passive optical remote sensing and imaging. This position involves interacting with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in the overall development of optical and photonic systems; specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive components; developing and benchmarking system performance models; developing and implementing test procedures, and evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.

Requirements

Candidates should demonstrate a thorough understanding of engineering technology.
Engineering Interns must be enrolled in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or other related scientific or technical discipline with a preference for a standing of a sophomore or higher.
Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Assist our team as we design, develop, build and test systems and products for advanced photonic and laser technologies.
Work with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in the overall development of optical and photonic systems
Specifying, selecting and qualifying active and passive components
Developing and benchmarking system performance models
Developing and implementing test procedures
Evaluating and selecting appropriate test instrumentation.