About the role#
This internship supports the Fiber Optics Sensing Systems (FOSS) group at the Armstrong Flight Research Center. You will work on hardware design and integration for the next generation of FOSS prototype systems. This is an on-site, full-time position located in Edwards, California.
What you'll do#
- Design an aerospace enclosure for a prototype FOSS system.
- Integrate avionics, including a single board computer data acquisition system, with a custom swept tuned laser system.
- Collaborate with FOSS team members to discuss and refine mechanical design iterations.
- Perform fit-checks for your designs using 3D printing equipment in the lab.
- Prepare and deliver an exit presentation on your work at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as an undergraduate sophomore, junior, senior, or a master's student.
- Proficiency in CAD software, specifically Solidworks.
- Enrollment in one of the following fields: Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Statistics.
- US citizenship.
Location & details#
- Location: Edwards, California (on-site at Armstrong Flight Research Center).
- Term: Summer 2027 (June 7, 2027, to August 13, 2027).
- Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7am to 4:30pm, with every other Friday off.
- This position is unpaid.
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