Optical Engineering Intern
MechNova
New York, NYFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year
- Must know
- Data analysisPythonMATLAB
- Work
- On-site in New York · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Python22%MATLAB18%Data analysis13%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 1, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
This is a 6-month internship/co-op opportunity beginning in January 2027, focused on optical engineering within a laboratory research and data analysis setting. The role bridges theory and hands-on laboratory work, involving tasks such as reviewing simulations and modeling optical behavior.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in the setup, alignment, and execution of optical test beds for characterizing diffraction grating efficiency and wavefront quality.
- Utilizing optical design software (e.g., Zemax) or scripting languages (e.g., MATLAB/Python) to model grating behavior and analyze experimental data.
- Performing routine inspection of optical components using microscopes and interferometers to ensure quality control standards.
- Documenting test procedures, compiling data, and presenting findings to the engineering team.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Familiarity with laser safety practices.
- Hands-on experience in a university optics laboratory or prior internship environment is highly preferred.
- Experience with optical design software (e.g., Zemax) or scripting languages (e.g., MATLAB/Python).
- Experience with microscopes and interferometers.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering (with an optics focus), or a related technical discipline.
- Completed coursework in physical optics, wave mechanics, or laser physics.
- Up to 0-10% of travel is required.