Looking for an internship in an industry focused on designing, developing, and rapidly deploying solutions to problems of national importance? ARA’s Littleton, Colorado facility supports research and development efforts in the following areas: electromechanical design, optics, prototyping, hearing, and ballistics. The optics group is a dynamic new lab focused on developing novel methodologies to tackle today’s problems around critical materials processing, advanced optical sensors, laser interactions, plasma diagnostics and energy. If engaging in these research topics excite you, we want to hear from you!

What you’ll do as an Optics/Laser Engineering Intern

• Perform optical experiments ranging from material processing to spectroscopy
• Collect and analyze data using MATLAB, Python, or similar programming language
• Model relevant experimental scenarios, and validate predictions to experimental results
• Engage with and receive mentorship from experienced researchers

Position Requirements:

• Undergraduate student in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or a related field
• Able to work on-site work at ARA’s Littleton, Colorado facility
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Enthusiasm for learning and a strong work ethic
• US Citizen

Technical Preferences:

• Experience working with common laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMM, etc.)
• Basic understanding of lasers and optics (coursework inclusive)
• Proficiency using MATLAB, Python, or similar programming language

Education

• Bachelor of Science or better in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help

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