(S.C.A.L.E.) Future Microelectronics & Optics Opportunities

CFD Research Corporation•Dayton, OH

About The Position

CFD Research is seeking S.C.A.L.E. members and participants for future internships and full-time roles upon graduation on its Energy Storage & Electronics and Optics teams. The Energy Storage team designs and tests custom electronics systems for commercial and Department of War applications. The Optics team develops advanced optical concepts from research into field-ready systems for defense, space, and commercial applications. Applicants who have aligned experience and have applied to this posting may be considered as positions become available. Interns support research related to their area of study or interest, including electrical engineering and optical engineering. The internship program runs for 8–10 weeks over the summer, with flexible start and finish dates based on candidate availability, typically from mid-May to August. Each intern is supported by a mentor and technical manager on their summer research project. The program also includes professional development and social activities. Internships require availability to work in Huntsville, Alabama, or Dayton, Ohio, during the summer. Locations for full-time opportunities may vary. The posting is currently limited to S.C.A.L.E. members and participants.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen; current contracts do not allow hiring Green Card or visa holders.
Must be pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in a related discipline.
Must be a S.C.A.L.E. member or participant.
Internship candidates must be available to work in Huntsville, Alabama, or Dayton, Ohio, during the summer.
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Detail-oriented, with excellent documentation abilities.
Able to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Passion for ensuring reliable, mission-critical hardware performance.

Nice To Haves

Relevant study in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a similar engineering discipline; undergraduate and graduate students are considered.

Responsibilities

Support research in an area of study or interest, such as electrical engineering or optical engineering.
Contribute to work on custom electronics systems for commercial and Department of War applications or advanced optical concepts for defense, space, and commercial applications.
Work on a summer research project with guidance from a mentor and technical manager.

Benefits

Competitive salaries.
Employer matching 401(k).
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time permanent employee-owners.
Company-paid leave and compensation time.
Parental leave.
Long-term and short-term disability coverage.
Accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
Life insurance.
Performance appraisals twice a year.
Annual pay increases based on corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements.
Group and individual bonuses for exceptional performance.
Part-time and temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on employment status.