Optical Engineering Internship

Safran DSI Business Unit: Optronics ABOUT OUR MISSION: Join the forefront of innovation and make an impact at Safran Defense & Space, Inc.! Safran Defense & Space Inc. (Safran DSI), headquartered in Arlington, Va., is a leading U.S. aerospace company dedicated to supporting national defense and space missions. As a trusted partner to the U.S. armed forces, government agencies, and commercial sectors, Safran DSI delivers advanced technology solutions through its specialized business units: Assured PNT, Geospatial AI, Optronics, Space Solutions, and Testing & Telemetry. Headquartered in Bedford, NH, Safran DSI Optronics (formerly Optics 1) is a global leader in full-service design and production of electro-optic and navigation systems. Leveraging core competencies in defense technologies, Optronics provides unmatched, first-class mission solutions for military and law enforcement personnel. We have a high-paced, high-energy environment focused on acknowledging individual and team successes, as well as overall growth. Optronics is a community that cares about the mission of our customers. Our team believes in supporting and enriching our community through engagement; whether that means giving back to our troops, veterans and their families, investing in next generation innovators through STEM education, or higher education initiatives, giving back is an important part of who we are as a team. If you’re ready to join our mission and serve those who serve, Safran DSI is the perfect place for you to take your career to the next level. Make a real difference and be part of something extraordinary. Apply now and help us build the future of defense and space. POSITION PROFILE: The Optical Engineering Intern will support the design, analysis, and testing of optical systems including cameras, laser systems, imaging modules, and sub‑components. Working directly with experienced optical engineers, interns gain practical experience in optical modeling, lab testing, and optical subsystem integration. This role is ideal for students interested in optical system design, photonics, laser technologies, and applied physics. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist with optical system modeling and simulation using engineering tools and custom math models. Support range analysis activities related to detection, recognition, and identification of targets using optical performance models. Participate in optical architectural trade studies and contribute to engineering presentations or analyses. Conduct hands‑on testing of optical components and prototype systems (camera modules, laser range finders, optical sensors). Assist in laboratory measurements of camera performance, laser properties, and sub‑component optical characteristics. Learn and operate optical instrumentation in a well‑equipped engineering lab. Support lens design tasks including requirement validation, optical element selection, and tolerance analysis. Gain exposure to…