Engineering Intern

Job Title/Code:
Engineering Intern Department:
Engineering

Reports To:

Engineering Manager Job Type: Part Time

Location:

Concord, CA (On-Site)

At EMCORE LLC, we're committed to attracting and nurturing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about their work. Our employees share a common purpose-supporting our customers' missions while pursuing their own professional growth. We foster an inclusive and engaging workplace culture where innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance thrive. Core to our values is a steadfast commitment to excellence, community engagement, and integrity in everything we do.

EMCORE LLC is a leading independent provider of advanced inertial navigation solutions for the aerospace, defense, commercial, and industrial sectors. As pioneers in fiber optic gyros and Quartz MEMS technologies, we drive innovation across a wide range of navigation applications.

EMCORE is seeking an Engineering Intern for immediate placement at our Quartz MEMS (QMEMS) facility in Concord, CA. The Engineering Intern supports EMCORE's on site engineering team on active hardware programs spanning design, test, and product development. Working alongside engineers and assigned mentor, the intern gains hands‑on exposure to engineering practice in an aerospace and defense environment while contributing to real project deliverables and building technical and professional skills.

This position requires on site attendance in Concord, CA.

• Assist engineering staff with design, analysis, testing, and documentation tasks on assigned projects.
• Support data collection, reduction, and reporting for engineering tests and experiments.
• Participate in design reviews, team meetings, and project status updates.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, drawings, and procedures as directed.
• Use engineering tools and software (e.g., CAD, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or equivalent) to complete assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including Design Engineering, Test Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality.
• Maintain accurate records of work performed and communicate progress to the assigned mentor/manager.
• Adhere to EMCORE's safety, quality, and export control policies and procedures.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited degree program (Associate's, Bachelor's, or Graduate level) in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0, or as otherwise approved by the hiring manager.
• Basic proficiency with engineering or scientific software tools appropriate to the assigned discipline.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work on site in Concord, CA per the schedule and hours outlined in the Intern Contract Details section below.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship (U.S. citizenship or Permanent Resident).

• Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., Solid Works), MATLAB, LabVIEW, or similar tools.
• Coursework or project experience related to sensors, optics, or space/defense hardware.
• Experience with test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, multimeters).
• Prior exposure to an aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environment.

* This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time. Emcore reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

The ideal candidate will work 16 to 24 (not to exceed 29) hours per week on site in Concord, CA during typical business hours (7:00am – 5:00pm). Exact schedule will be finalized with the Hiring…