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Optics​/Laser Engineering Intern

Job in Littleton, Arapahoe County, Colorado, 80121, USA
Listing for: Applied Research Associates, Inc.
Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer
  • Research/Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Optics / Laser Engineering Intern
Looking for an internship in an industry focused on designing, developing, and rapidly deploying solutions to problems of national importance? ARA's Littleton, Colorado facility supports research and development efforts in the following areas: electromechanical design, optics, prototyping, hearing, and ballistics. The optics group is a dynamic new lab focused on developing novel methodologies to tackle today's problems around critical materials processing, advanced optical sensors, laser interactions, plasma diagnostics and energy.

If engaging in these research topics excite you, we want to hear from you!

What you'll do as an Optics/Laser Engineering Intern

* Perform optical experiments ranging from material processing to spectroscopy

* Collect and analyze data using MATLAB, Python, or similar programming language

* Model relevant experimental scenarios, and validate predictions to experimental results

* Engage with and receive mentorship from experienced researchers

Position Requirements :

* Undergraduate student in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, chemical engineering, physics, or a related field

* Able to work on-site work at ARA's Littleton, Colorado facility

* Excellent communication and documentation skills

* Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

* Enthusiasm for learning and a strong work ethic

* US Citizen

Technical Preferences:

* Experience working with common laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMM, etc.)

* Basic understanding of lasers and optics (coursework inclusive)

* Proficiency using MATLAB, Python, or similar programming language
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