Leidos is looking for a motivated Optics Intern to join our San Diego or Vista, CA team! You will work alongside and under the guidance of experienced scientists and will be part of a fast-paced multidisciplinary team at the forefront of innovation.
Primary Responsibilities
You will work alongside and under the guidance of experienced scientists and will be part of a fast-paced multidisciplinary team at the forefront of innovation
Assist in the execution of experiments involving development of aerosol generation protocols for the interrogation of chemical aerosol clouds
Perform daily data collections and assist with instrument modifications
Develop test methods and procedures for use in material characterization
Analyze and interpret data independently based on critical thinking and the use of statistic tools.
Document work and be able to communicate findings and reasoning with other team members
Basic Qualifications
Currently a graduate or advanced undergraduate student in an accredited degree program pursuing a degree in Chemistry, Applied Physics, or closely related disciplines
Strong instrument control and data collection programming skills (Labview, Matlab, Python)
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, willing to learn, and interested in working in a team environment
Great work ethic and an enthusiasm for problem-solving
Good presentation, writing and communication skills
Ability to work at least 8-16 hours per week as a member of a cross-functional team
Strong organizational and time management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with optics and optical instrumentation
Experience and willingness to operate in an instrument laboratory development environment
Experience with instrumentation such as lasers, oscilloscopes, and FTIR.
Original Posting Date:
2024-08-30
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $44,850.00 - $81,075.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) 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.