Senior Technical Intern - Optical

SES-Government Solutions
401(k)
United States, Wisconsin, Madison
Nov 20, 2024
DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing photonic engine technology for government and commercial markets, including defense and security, quantum information sciences, life sciences, and industrial process control. As a laser technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company. Daylight laser solutions span the full spectrum from UV to visible to NIR to mid-IR. At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, 401k match, and a 9/80 work schedule. Our Daylight family-oriented culture allows you to receive hands-on training, professional development, career advancement and exposure to the latest and greatest technology, where our motto is "To protect with Light". Come join the family! Job Summary Are you looking for an internship where you can make meaningful contributions while learning a lot and havingfun? At Daylight Solutions you'll get to work on projects that impact the business. You'll gain exposure to how areal engineering team works, from sprint planning to shipping code and be mentored by experienced engineersfrom all backgrounds. You'll work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, with a variety of experiences.Comejoin the fun at Daylight, you won't want to miss it. Job Responsibilities Serve as a laser and optical integration engineer for laser systems ranging from early concepts to productprototypes to initial production units Hands-on skill in optical instrumentation and metrology Design, build and test novel laser cavities and laser-based systems Develop detailed alignment procedures and create robotic scripts to automate alignment of laser systems Hands-on experience in the development, prototyping, testing or transfer to production of complexSoftware/Optical/Mechanical systems Use Zemax to design and tolerance laser and optical systems Work closely with and assist engineers in the conduct of various engineering assignments Carry out basic work instructions that will help in understanding the fundamentals of the Company and alsolearn new things Conduct limited scope testing under the supervision of engineers Complete assigned tasks on time Gather and assemble data for engineers May be required to help in research in a particular field Conduct design analysis and/or calculations under the supervision of engineers Assist engineers with appropriate design details Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network Perform a wide variety of tasks to gain familiarity with the engineering staff, methods, programs and practices Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or GED Engineering student; some progress towards engineering degree Must have good interpersonal skills and have the ability to build a good network Must be diligent, hardworking, and quick to learn Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.#LI-SF1 #INDDAY