CFD Research Corporation · 18 hours ago
INTERN - Advanced Optics Intern - Summer 2026 (Huntsville, AL)
Huntsville, AL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
Start in 2026 SummerCFD Research Corporation is an innovative technology solutions provider in the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. They are seeking an Advanced Optics Intern for Summer 2026 to support research and development efforts in designing and modeling advanced optical systems, while gaining hands-on engineering experience in a fast-paced environment.
Cyber SecuritySoftwareInformation TechnologyProduct DesignProduct Research
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Support the design and modeling of advanced optical systems incorporating metasurface, diffractive, and/or refractive elements
Participate in laboratory assembly, alignment, and experimental validation of optical hardware
Collect, process, and analyze experimental data to evaluate system behavior
Document technical results and present findings to the team
Qualification
Required
Student must be pursuing a degree (Graduate or Undergraduate) in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Solid verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of basic optics concepts
Candidate must be a US Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Internship requires students to be available to work onsite in Huntsville, AL
Preferred
Familiarity with a programming language (MATLAB/Python/C++) preferred
Benefits
Employer matching 401(k)
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Company paid leave
Compensation time
Parental leave
Long-term and short-term disability
Accidental death and dismemberment
Life insurance
Performance appraisals occur twice a year
Annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements
Group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance
Company
CFD Research Corporation
Founded in 1987, CFD Research develops innovative technologies that advance national security, aerospace, defense, life sciences, materials, and energy.
Founded in 1987
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Innovate Alabama
2023-08-09Grant
2022-08-30Grant
Leadership Team
Sameer Singhal
President & CEO
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Darrell Phillipson
Vice President, Midwest Research & Development Center
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