2026 Optical Coatings Undergraduate Intern

The Aerospace(1 month ago)

El Segundo, CAOnsiteFull TimeIntern$52,000 - $60,000Materials Processing

About this role

A full-time, on-site internship supporting research and technology development of optical materials and thin films for space applications at The Aerospace Corporation. The position is within the Materials Processing Department of the Space Materials Laboratory and contributes to design, manufacture, and testing of optical materials for spacecraft systems. The role is part of an interdisciplinary team working on advanced space-system materials in El Segundo, CA.

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Required Skills

Optical Materials
Thin Films
Vapor Deposition
Materials Processing
Optical Characterization
Lab Safety
Data Analysis
Vacuum Systems
Laser Systems

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Progress in Materials Science/Optics/Mechanical Engineering or related
Sophomore Standing
Minimum GPA 3.0
U.S. Citizenship
Ability To Obtain Security Clearance
Transcripts Required

About The Aerospace

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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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