Mechanical Engineering Intern - Albuquerque, NM | leidos Job

In our Albuquerque, NM office, we are seeking a Mechanical Engineering Intern to design and perform a variety of experiments for an applied research and development support contract. The Intern will get to work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, in collaboration with government researchers doing fun experiments primarily in a laboratory with some field testing. The Intern will be at the forefront of new and defining research into the basics of laser and laser systems development.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, build, align, and calibrate custom testbeds and test equipment.
• Design, build, and test hardware using SolidWorks.
• Modify and develop data acquisition tools using software such as LabVIEW.
• Modify and develop data reduction and analysis tools using software such as MATLAB or Excel.
• Understand different programing techniques for image processing.
• Work independently as well as with a team.

Basic Qualifications:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Electro-Optics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or Mathematics with some prior relevant experience.
• Experience with lasers, sources, optics, electro-optics, detectors, cameras, calibration equipment, and diagnostic equipment is required.
• Experience with the following:
  • Operating mechanical-electro-optical equipment such as, sources, detectors, sensors, lasers, and characterization equipment.
  • Collecting, analyzing, interpreting data, writing test plans, documenting test results, and generating reports.
  • Performing computer-based data acquisition and analysis.
• Understanding of mechanical systems and interaction with optical systems.
• Strong computer skills using Windows with proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
• Strong mechanical, oral and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with MATLAB, LabVIEW, ZEMAX, SolidWorks, Linux, and Microsoft operating systems.
• Experience in Air Force Research Laboratory laser design, build, alignment, and calibration; data acquisition development; and test planning, data collection, and test reporting desired.

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