DRS Daylight Solutions business provides industry-changing mid-infrared laser light technology for government and commercial spanets, including: defense and security; life sciences; and industrial process control. As a mid-IR technology pioneer, Daylight Solutions has delivered more mid-IR systems to more applications world-wide than any other company.
At DRS Daylight Solutions, you will be eligible for competitive pay, great benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k match, 9/80 work schedule, and Tuition Assistance. 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 having fun? At Daylight Solutions youll get to work on projects that impact the business. Youll gain exposure to how areal engineering team works, from sprint planning to shipping code and be mentored by experienced engineers from all backgrounds. Youll work with a multi-disciplinary engineering team, with a variety of experiences. Come join the fun at Daylight, you won’t want to miss it.
Job Responsibilities
- Serve as a laser and opticalengineer for systems ranging from early concepts to productprototypes to initial production units
- Use optical instrumentation and metrology to enable data-driven decisions
- Contribute to the design, build, and test of 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 of complex Software/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
- Conduct risk-reduction and process development experiments
- Maintain and work to a 2-week task schedule
- Conduct design analysis and calculations using Zemax, Python, MATLAB, or Excel
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
RESUMES FOR THE SUMMER INTERNSHIPS 2025 WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2024
The pay scale for this position is $21.43/hour - $30/hour. The pay scale information is a general guideline only. Several factors can influence the pay scale for a position including but not limited to, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic locations, business considerations, scope and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable spanet conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidates qualifications such as relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications.
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
