Intern Optical Engineering (Summer 2025)

Position Overview:

As an Optical Engineering Intern for the Summer of 2025, 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.

 

Location:

The position is located onsite at our facility in Danbury, CT. Located in beautiful Fairfield County, Danbury offers a diverse economy, wonderful parks, cultural attractions, an impressive mix of private and public educational institutions and a vibrant arts scene. Our facility is nestled among a remarkable selection of communities to call home all with varying price points to fit many different budgets. We’re close to New York City, Boston, and other major cities – great for day trips and weekend getaways. Our lovely seasons along with award-winning institutions, colleges, cultural events, and a genuine sense of community brings a diverse population to the beautiful state of Connecticut!

 

When you choose to join the ARKA Student Program, you will:

• Gain hands-on experience in your chosen field and share your unique ideas and creative problem-solving skills to help us continue our legacy of innovation.
• Flourish and seamlessly develop great relationships with co-workers.
• Network with students from other universities.
• Participate in activities that support our local communities.
• Work alongside our talented team, including employees who started as interns or co-ops.
• Enjoy companywide employee activities.
• Receive competitive compensation and paid holidays.

 

EHS/Environmental Requirements:

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely is required to use hands to keyboard, communicate, listen to, and interpret instructions and remain stationary for extended periods of the time. This would require the ability to move around the campus and occasionally move/lift items weighing up to 25 lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Applicants are invited to apply for a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the job. To apply, send a request to staffing@arka.org or contact 203-797-5000 and press 2 for Human Resources.

 

ITC & Security Clearance Requirements:

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

 

Employment with any of the ARKA Group companies in the US is contingent upon satisfactory completion of several pre-employment requirements to include a credit check, background check and drug screen.

 

ARKA Group L.P. 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.