2026 Lidar Graduate Intern

The Aerospace(3 months ago)

El Segundo, CAOnsiteFull TimeIntern$64,000 - $96,000Photonics Technology Department

About this role

The Aerospace Corporation's Photonics Technology Department is seeking an Atmospheric Lidar Graduate Intern to support research and development of photonic technologies and platforms for national security space systems. The position is focused on lidar sensors, fiber laser systems, integrated photonics, and photodiodes and is full-time, on-site in El Segundo, CA. Candidates must be enrolled in a Master's or Ph.D. program and able to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

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Required Skills

Atmospheric Lidar
Lidar Systems
Photonics
Fiber Lasers
Integrated Photonics
Data Analysis
Python
MATLAB
C++
Communication

Qualifications

Master's or Ph.D. (in progress)
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum GPA 3.0
U.S. Citizenship
Ability to Obtain Security Clearance
Transcripts
Active Security Clearance (preferred)

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Aerospace operates the only federally funded research and development center (FFRDC) committed exclusively to the space enterprise. Our technical experts span every discipline of space-related science and engineering.

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