Optical Systems Engineer

2 days ago


La Jolla, California, United States Leidos Full time
Optical Engineer - Intern Opportunity

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 optical system design, integration, manufacturing, and test.

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.
  • Analyze measurement data to validate system performance and present results for team review.
Requirements:
  • 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.
  • US Citizenship.
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.

Leidos is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. The pay range for this job level is $44,850.00 - $81,075.00, and additional factors considered in extending an offer include responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.



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