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Applied Optimization (AO) Job Description
Job Title: Electrical Engineering Intern Reports to: Principal Scientist
FLSA Status: Part-Time (Non-Exempt) Department: Space Science
Position Objective:
- Assist in the design, testing, and analysis of advanced electro-optical systems. This internship will provide exposure to both electrical and optical engineering disciplines, allowing you to develop your skills in designing and testing imaging, sensing, and optical communication systems.
Essential Functions:
- Assist with the design, simulation, and prototyping of electro-optical systems under the guidance of senior engineers.
- Help develop electrical components and interfaces for optical systems.
- Develop basic control algorithms for electrical or electro-optical subsystems, such as sensors, lasers, or actuators.
- Help design electrical components and control systems that interface with optical elements, telescopes, and imaging or communication systems.
- Support the setup and execution of testing procedures for electro-optical systems.
- Assist in analyzing test data and troubleshooting issues with electrical control systems, imaging sensors, lasers, telescope systems, and detectors.
- Help design and improve test setups and protocols.
- Help design and refine control systems that regulate and monitor electro-optical systems, ensuring they meet performance targets and specifications.
- Document work progress, test results, and system configurations as part of technical reporting.
- Maintain positive customer relations, to include projects status updates.
- Ensure accuracy and follow documentation procedures for all work; maintain notebook of daily activities and provide weekly report of work.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Undergraduate student enrolled in a program in Electrical Engineering
- Basic understanding of electrical circuits, signal processing, controls systems, or optics.
- Strong interest in learning about electro-optical systems, sensors, communication, and imaging technologies.
- Attention to detail and effective time and schedule management skills.
- Effective organizing, planning, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to execute instructions and communication in written, oral, and diagram form.
- Demonstrated strong writing, fact-gathering, and analytical skills.
- Basic computer and software skills including but not necessarily limited to Microsoft Office products (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point).
Preferred Qualifications:
- College freshman, sophomore, or junior with a cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) of 3.5 or higher.
- Specific focus or highly interested in Electro-Optics.
- Hands-on experience with lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.).
- Experience with electronics lab work, including circuit assembly and testing.
- Familiarity with circuit design software (e.g., Altium, OrCAD) and/or optical design software (e.g., Zemax, MATLAB, Python).
Citizenship/Security Clearance Requirements:
- U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder
- May be required to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Security Clearance
About Our Internships:
- Hours: The internship is a part-time, year-round position that requires a minimum of sixteen hours per week of work. The hours are flexible and they can change from one semester to another based on the student’s class schedule. The weekly hours can be adjusted to balance for the examinations, tests and project submissions.
About Us: Applied Optimization is a growing organization located in Fairborn, OH. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary that is commensurate with qualifications and a comprehensive benefits package. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Find out more about us at www.appliedo.com.
This job description is subject to change.
