Internship - Optical, Electrical, or Computer Engineer - Imaging Systems

Description

Do you want to design, build, and deploy cutting-edge imaging systems advancing defense, remote sensing, medical tech, space science, and law enforcement applications?

If you are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Optical Science, or a similar major and want to work in an exciting and collaborative environment to solve challenging technical national security problems, The Imaging Systems Group is the group for you! If you're passionate about optical sensing, computer vision, and imaging technology, this hands-on, innovative lab environment is for you.

Our expertise spans sensor design, system miniaturization, real-time AI/ML, embedded hardware, LIDAR, smart imaging, and drones, supporting impactful applications across humanitarian aid, defense, and law enforcement.

Focus Areas:

• Sensor Systems
• Advanced Algorithms
• Applied Sensors
• Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Prototypes
• Advanced Optics
• Sensor Software
• Edge Processing
• Geospatial intelligence
• Autonomous Systems
• Robotics and Artificial Intelligence
• Non-Optical Imaging Systems

We are seeking an intern(s) to join our Imaging Systems Group to conduct modeling and analysis, data analysis, prototype, work with embedded hardware, develop or use AI/ML algorithms, work with an optical sensor, and develop optical test benches.

As a member of our group, you will...

• Develop, evaluate, and deploy imaging system hardware, algorithms, and/or software.
• Assist in the brainstorming and development of new initiatives/concepts in optical imaging through internal research and development (IR&D) efforts.
• Capture technical contributions in internal memorandum/reports and conference/journal papers, and present findings and recommendations at internal and external forums.
• Support field integration and testing activities of developed systems.
• Develop various GUI interfaces for sensor integration using serial, TCP/IP protocols.
• Integrate Embedded systems into low size, weight, and power (SWaP) hardware such as NVIDIA Jetson series.
• Develop and implement image processing applications for AI and machine learning techniques.
• Perform digital signal processing tasks, including applications of Fourier Transforms.
• Engage in modeling and simulation, mechanical design, circuit design, and FPGA tasks, along with hands-on optical design work.
• Conduct laboratory work in experimental optics, constructing proof-of-concept systems, evaluating performance, performing benchtop testing, and conducting digital signal processing analysis.

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Are you pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's or PhD in Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, Optical Science, or similar
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Have demonstrated the ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team and possess strong interpersonal, speaking, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to translate, statistically analyze data, and effectively report problems through written and/or graphical formats.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
• Software debugging skills, including using collaborative tools such as Git Lab and/or Git Hub.
• Proficient Experience in programming in any or all of the following programming languages:
  • C/C++
  • Python
  • MATLAB
  • JAVA
  • Typescript
  • C#
  • Related programming languages

• Demonstrated passion for continuous learning and problem-solving, as shown through active involvement in school assignments, personal projects, or extracurricular activities that reflect a strong interest in exploring new concepts or technologies
• Can ultimately obtain a Secret level security clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Have a Master's or PhD
• Experience in Linux, GPU, signal processing/image processing, Docker, FPGA, Tensor Flow, Circuit-Board Design, Development, and Fabrication, Advanced Image Processing, Remote Sensing Processing in and non-imaging Light Tools, Fred, or ASAP. Experience/coursework Meta Surface research and testing.
• Experience in optical sensor software development, Micro-controller…