Co-op, Optical Engineer (Internship)

What you'll do

• Debug functionality or performance issues in optical alignment sensors using physics and optics knowledge.
• Build optical systems including imaging, testing, alignment, and detector systems.
• Determine root causes for complex technical problems by executing test plans and gathering data.
• Develop and debug data signal processing algorithms.
• Implement data analysis techniques into functioning MATLAB codes.
• Communicate technical results and findings to both technical colleagues and high-level managers.
• Analyze inputs from different stakeholders to draw independent conclusions.

What we're looking for

• Must be a Master student in Physics, Optics, or other related engineering disciplines.
• Must have familiarity with light sources and lasers.
• Must have familiarity with data analysis using Python or Matlab.
• Must have hands-on skills building optical systems such as imaging, testing, alignment, or detector systems.
• Must be able to implement data analysis techniques into functioning MATLAB codes.
• Must be legally authorized to access controlled technology as defined in the Export Administration Regulations.
• Optimization skills, GUI building experience, and familiarity with Labview are a plus (preferred).
• Must be available for 6 months with a flexible start date based on Spring or Fall semesters.