Job Description
The Optical Engineering Intern will assist with the design, assembly, integration, and testing of optical payloads for Planet's Earth-imaging satellites, collaborating with various engineering teams to support spacecraft development and ensure optical system performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, assemble, integrate, and test optical payloads for Earth-imaging satellites
- Coordinate and document configuration assembly steps such as alignment, assembly, and testing
- Deliver optical payload configurations to subsequent development stages
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant field.
- Experience working with electro-optical components such as telescopes, lenses, cameras, and imaging sensors.
- Experience with optical metrology and alignment activities for telescope and sensor integration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with the development and execution of test software and analysis in a laboratory setting, such as in Python.
- Ability to record detailed and accurate test descriptions and data summaries.
- Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and a willingness to collaborate across teams.
- Experience with relevant modeling and simulation tools, such as Solidworks or Zemax OpticStudio.
- Experience leveraging Python and/or C/C++ in a Unix/Linux AWS environment to support test hardware.
- Experience with collecting large amounts of data, data storage, and data manipulation.
- Experience working with external vendors, suppliers, and integrators.
- Educational background in Optical Engineering or relevant experience.
- Access to export-controlled information, with the ability to do so without requiring additional export licensing, as this position requires access to export-controlled information.
Benefits & Perks
Commuter Benefits
Paid time off for holidays and company-wide days off
Internet reimbursement
Access to LinkedIn Learning
Compensation range of $35 - $60 per hour (US)
Full-time, paid 12-week internship
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