**Description** Looking for an internship in an industry focused on designing, developing, and rapidly deploying solutions to problems of national importance? ARA’s Littleton, Colorado facility supports research and development efforts in the following areas: electromechanical design, optics, prototyping, hearing, and ballistics. The optics group is a relatively new lab focused on developing novel methodologies to tackle today’s problems around critical materials processing, advanced optical sensors, and energy. If engaging in these research topics excite you, we want to hear from you! **What you’ll do as a Laser Scientist/Engineer Intern** + Design and perform optical experiments ranging from material processing to spectroscopy + Collect and analyze data using MATLAB, Python, or similar programming language + Engage with and receive mentorship from experienced researchers **Position Requirements:** + Undergraduate student in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or a related field + Able to work on-site work at ARA’s Littleton, Colorado facility + Excellent communication and documentation skills + Ability to work effectively in a team environment or independently + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills + Enthusiasm for learning and a strong work ethic + US Citizen **Technical Preferences:** + Experience working with common laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, DMM, etc.) + Basic understanding of lasers and optics (coursework inclusive) + Proficiency using MATLAB, Python, or similar programming language Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)