Optical Systems Engineer

2 days ago


San Diego, California, United States Leidos Full time
Optical Engineer - Intern

The Leidos Space Division is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Optical Engineer - Intern to join our San Diego-based team in the summer of 2025.

This unique opportunity will allow you to participate in a space program, supporting the design, integration, manufacturing, and testing of optical systems.

Selected applicants will find challenging work that prepares them for their careers in the space domain and/or with imaging systems.

This internship will broaden your knowledge with industry-standard tools, data analysis, and provide hands-on understanding of system design, test, and operations.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Support the manufacturing and testing of optical components / systems such as telescopes.
  • Perform optical metrology, data analysis, and optical system wavefront testing.
  • Plan and execute tasks under the guidance of one or more Optical Engineering mentors.
  • Document designs and corresponding analyses.
  • Perform product performance testing.
  • Analyze measurement data to validate system performance and present results for team review.
Basic Qualifications:
  • Rising senior in the field of Optical Engineering, Physics, or Astronomy from an accredited institution.
  • Completion of a minimum of three optics-related courses.
  • Basic knowledge of geometrical optics.
  • Working knowledge of optical laboratory setups and operations.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated ability using optical CAD (i.e., Code V, ZEMAX).
  • Basic knowledge of MATLAB or other programming software.
  • Basic knowledge of stray light.


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