Job Description

Primary Function of Position

The Optical Engineering Intern will work with a group of talented and dedicated people focused on the development and integration of fiber optic shape sensing in medical robotics. The successful candidate will contribute to the research and development of fiber optics systems.

As a member of the engineering team, this position will work closely with other engineers in the design and development of state-of-the-art fiber sensing methods. The candidate must be able to coordinate their efforts within a team design effort and be able to report progress and milestones relative to the overall development project.

Essential Job Duties

• Design, develop, build and test systems based on fiber optic, free-space optic and laser technologies
• Collaborate with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of optical systems
• Develop and implement test procedures and/or evaluate and select appropriate test instrumentation

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Direct optical design and test experience with ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience with distributed optical fiber sensing
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Self-motivated, willing/able to take initiative

University Hiring Program Eligibility Requirements:

• University Enrollment: Must be currently enrolled in and returning to an accredited degree-seeking academic program in the Fall.
• Internship Work Period: Must be available to work full-time (approximately 40 hours per week) during a 10-12 week period starting May or June. Specific start dates are shared during the recruiting process.

Required Education and Training

• Currently enrolled in Optical Engineering or related degree-seeking program at the Master’s or Doctorate level

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with OFDR is desired
• Experience with Fiber Bragg Grating sensing is desired