Quantum Optics Intern

HRL Laboratories pioneers the next frontiers of physical and information science. Delivering transformative technologies in automotive, aerospace and defense, HRL advances the critical missions of its customers to help them remove limitations and create competitive advantage. HRL then transitions the work back to customers – ready for real-world application. For more than 70 years, HRL’s rich portfolio of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations continues to build on each other — often in unexpected, profound and far-reaching ways. As a private company owned jointly by Boeing and GM, HRL prioritizes purpose over profit, significantly advancing the state of the art.

HRL Laboratories advances critical structural and functional materials and semiconductor devices that enable precision navigation, quantum technologies and extreme-environment performance. With expertise from design through deployment, we deliver scalable, high-performance solutions that transform our customers’ missions. Our work leverages digital manufacturing and scalable microfabrication techniques to meet tomorrow’s toughest challenges.

Essential Duties:

•    Perform cutting edge R&D under the supervision of staff scientists for next generation quantum photonic/electronic devices. 
•    Design, model, setup, and test of free-space and/fiber optic experiments. 
•    Perform measurements, collect and summarize data, present and discuss data with other scientists. 
•    Must be able to work well in a dynamic team environment and possess excellent communication skills.

Required Qualifications: 

•    Currently pursuing an MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a closely related discipline.
•    Prior experience working with any free-space/fiber optics, electronics, computer-controlled experiments obtain through coursework, independent study, or other internships. 
•    Strong desire to learn and be trained in scientific laboratory techniques and experimental procedures. 
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organization skills are required.
•    Must be proficient in use of computers, engineering workstations, and complex electronic equipment. 
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Coursework or equivalent experience in optics, lasers, quantum mechanics and similar. Programming in MATLAB or Python highly desired.
•    Working knowledge of free space optics, fiber optics, and rf-test equipment (spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes) is desired. 

Physical Requirements: 

Must be able to work safely in an optical testing laboratory.

Special Requirements:

•    US Person Status Required
•    Must been enrolled in an educational program following the end of your intern assignment

Compensation and Benefits: