Optical Engineering Intern (Summer 2024)

Danbury Mission Technologies is part of the ARKA Group, L.P. ARKA stands for more than creating better technology. We believe in building a better world. Built on a diversity of people, ideas and thoughts, we develop the technologies and projects that have a meaningful impact for a more certain, sustainable world of opportunity for everyone.

 

Position Overview:

As an Optical Engineering Intern for the Summer of 2024, you will be supporting the design, manufacturing and test of optical components/systems such as mirrors, lenses and telescopes.  Tasks may include optical metrology, data analysis, optical system wavefront testing and Zemax optical design/analysis.  You will benefit from working side by side with a talented and experienced group of professionals eager to mentor.

 

Responsibilities: 

• Planning and execution of tasks listed above under the guidance of one or more Optical Engineering mentors
• Documentation of designs and corresponding analyses in engineering memos

 

Education Requirements: 

• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Astronomy from an accredited institution

 

Experience Required: 

• Completion of a minimum of three optics-related courses.

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

• Ability to work in a cleanroom lab environment

 

Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers’ requirements.  We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees.  We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits. 

 

This position requires the incumbent to access export-controlled information.  If you are not a US Person, any offer is contingent upon the Company's ability to obtain a special license granting you access.  This could take several months.  You will not be able to begin employment until such license is obtained.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 

Danbury Mission Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.