Summer Intern - 2D Material Fabrication and Characterization

AeroVironment•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This summer internship opportunity is for an undergraduate student majoring in electronics, materials engineering, or physics, with a focus on thin film material deposition and materials characterization. The intern will support scientists at the Wright Patterson Air Force Base in the Air Force Research labs. The role involves performing 2D material sample fabrication, including substrate preparation, mechanical exfoliation, and optical contrast characterization, as well as material characterization using techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy (AFM) for various ferroic 2D materials. AeroVironment (AV) is a premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., delivering breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber, including AI-powered drones and loitering munitions. Founded by Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has over 50 years of experience in unmanned systems, aiming to redefine what's possible in defense technology.

Requirements

Undergraduate student majoring in electronics, materials engineering, or physics
Experience in thin film material deposition and materials characterization
U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

A background in condensed matter physics, materials science and engineering are preferred
Experience with AFM, Raman, and/or PL characterization is a plus

Responsibilities

Perform 2D material sample fabrication (substrate prep, mechanical exfoliation, optical contrast characterization)
Perform characterization including Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence (PL) spectroscopy, and atomic force microscopy (AFM) for various ferroic 2D materials