$89K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
$89K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
$89K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
$89K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
$89K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
$89K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
$89K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
Kings Bay, GA · On-site
$125K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
Kings Bay, GA · On-site
$125K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
Kings Bay, GA · On-site
$125K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
Kings Bay, GA · On-site
$125K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
Alpharetta, GA · On-site
$27 - $43/hr
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to review designs * Contribute design feedback ... Knowledge of optical system components including DAC/ADC, amplifiers, IIR/FIR filters, equalizers ...
Alpharetta, GA · On-site
$27 - $43/hr
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to review designs * Contribute design feedback ... Knowledge of optical system components including DAC/ADC, amplifiers, IIR/FIR filters, equalizers ...
$27 - $43/hr
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to review designs * Contribute design feedback ... Knowledge of optical system components including DAC/ADC, amplifiers, IIR/FIR filters, equalizers ...
$27 - $43/hr
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to review designs * Contribute design feedback ... Knowledge of optical system components including DAC/ADC, amplifiers, IIR/FIR filters, equalizers ...
Kings Bay, GA · On-site
$125K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
Kings Bay, GA · On-site
$125K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
$106K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. -OR- B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
$106K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. -OR- B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. Such education must demonstrate the ... OR Current registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT), or licensure as a ...
College Park, GA · On-site
$95K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any ...
College Park, GA · On-site
$95K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any ...
College Park, GA · On-site
$95K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any ...
College Park, GA · On-site
$95K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... registration as an Engineer Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1, or licensure as a ...
College Park, GA · On-site
$95K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any ...
College Park, GA · On-site
$95K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any ...
College Park, GA · On-site
$95K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any ...
College Park, GA · On-site
$95K/yr
... optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR B. Combination of education and ... Intern (EI), Engineer in Training (EIT)1 , or licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) by any ...
$11.37 - $13.30
5% of jobs
$13.30 - $15.24
7% of jobs
$17.14 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$15.24 - $17.18
13% of jobs
$17.18 - $19.12
9% of jobs
The median wage is $20.68 / hr.
$19.12 - $21.05
19% of jobs
$21.05 - $22.99
18% of jobs
$23.48 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$22.99 - $24.93
14% of jobs
$24.93 - $26.87
7% of jobs
$26.87 - $28.80
4% of jobs
$28.80 - $30.74
0% of jobs
$30.74 - $32.68
3% of jobs
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To thrive as an Optical Engineer Intern, you need a solid background in physics, optics, and mathematics, generally demonstrated through coursework or laboratory experience in optical engineering or related fields. Familiarity with optical design software (such as Zemax or Code V), CAD programs, and laboratory instrumentation is often required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively make candidates stand out. These skills enable interns to contribute meaningfully to technical projects, accurately perform experiments, and smoothly integrate with multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Optical Engineer Interns often contribute to a variety of projects, such as assisting in the design and optimization of optical systems, supporting laboratory experiments, analyzing test data, and building prototypes for product development. Interns may work closely with senior engineers to develop optical models or perform simulations, and may also be involved in troubleshooting system issues or improving manufacturing processes. The work is typically hands-on and collaborative, offering frequent opportunities to learn from experienced professionals and to gain real-world experience in the field. This exposure provides interns with valuable technical skills and insight into the daily responsibilities of an optical engineer.
An Optical Engineer Intern assists in designing, testing, and optimizing optical systems, such as lenses, lasers, and imaging devices. They work under experienced engineers to conduct experiments, analyze data, and develop prototypes. Their responsibilities may also include running simulations, troubleshooting optical components, and documenting findings. This role provides hands-on experience in optics and photonics, crucial for careers in research, manufacturing, and product development.

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Washington, DC, US
1949