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Quantum Optics Masters Intern

Join Us for an Unforgettable Summer Internship Experience!

Looking to grow your skills, build your network, and have a little fun along the way? Our Summer Internship Program offers the perfect mix of hands-on experience and community-building activities designed to support both your personal and professional development.

Over the course of the summer, you’ll dive into meaningful work that will expand your knowledge and challenge you to think creatively. But it’s not all work—we believe in balance.

You’ll also get the chance to:

Connect with fellow interns and early-career professionals through engaging networking events
Unwind with movie nights, beach days, and celebrate National Intern Day
Explore our cutting-edge science during two half days of guided laboratory tours, where you’ll visit 8 of our top research facilities and see innovation in action

Whether you’re looking to kick-start your career or simply learn more about the exciting work we do, this is more than just an internship—it’s your first step into a vibrant, supportive, and forward-thinking community.

Essential Duties: Perform cutting edge R&D under the supervision of staff scientists for next generation quantum photonic/electronic devices. Design, model, setup, and test of free-space and/fiber optic experiments. Perform measurements, collect and summarize data, present and discuss data with other scientists. Must be able to work well in a dynamic team environment and possess excellent communication skills.

Required Skills: Some prior experience working with any of free-space/fiber optics, electronics, computer controlled experiments obtain through coursework, independent study, or other internships. Strong desire to learn and be trained in scientific laboratory techniques and experimental procedures. Excellent verbal and written communication skills and organization skills are required. Must be proficient in use of computers, engineering work stations, and complex electronic equipment.

Required Education: Coursework or equivalent experience in optics, lasers, quantum mechanics and similar. Programming in Matlab or Python highly desired. Working knowledge of free space optics, fiber optics, and rf-test equipment (spectrum analyzers, power meters, oscilloscopes) is desired. Must be enrolled in an educational program the following the intern assignment to be considered.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to work safely in an optical testing lab.

Special Requirements: U.S. citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain a Government security clearance

Assignment Length: HRL Summer internship assignments typically span 8 to 12 weeks, with three available cohort start dates: May 25, June 1 and June 15.

Stipend: For students who will be relocating and renting in the Malibu, CA area for the summer we offer a 1 time stipend to help with moving costs. Specific information on pay out and requirements to be discussed with your recruiter.

Compensation:

The pay range for this position is $43 - $48 per hour. The pay will be determined on your educational year. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hires for the position. Your recruiter can share more about the specific range during the hiring process.