Materials Growth & Microscopy Internship

At BlueHalo, we firmly believe that all internships are not created equal. Our Summer Internship Program is meticulously designed to provide students with an immersive and dynamic experience within our industry, offering a taste of what it's like to be part of our professional team. Unlike many other internship programs, we strive to simulate a full-time job, enabling our interns to work hands-on with cutting-edge technology, contribute to meaningful projects, build strong relationships with coworkers, and develop strategic problem-solving skills. Our program is highly selective, hosting only a handful of interns each year, ensuring personalized attention and ample opportunities to work closely with BlueHalo team members. BlueHalo has a 3-month summer student internship opportunity to support the Optoelectronic Device and Materials Research Group within the Material and Manufacturing Directorate (RXEE) of the Air Force Research Labs (AFRL) as part of the Biological, Electronic, and Nanoscale Department of the BlueHalo Air Force Business Unit. This position will require working with government customers at AFRL to fabricate and characterize materials for electronic and optoelectronic applications. Experience in patterning of materials through lithography techniques and microscopy characterization thereof are desired.

Tasks:

• Characterization of atomically grown materials for desired interfaces, surface topologies, and grain boundaries
• Utilize deposition techniques to grow layer-by-layer wide bandgap and optical materials
• Operate microscopy and e-beam milling instruments at AFRL in support of customer needs

Job Qualifications:

Experienced in electron microscope techniques including Transmission, X-ray, and focus ion beam for imaging and milling purposes.

Atomic layer growth and lithography experience.

Skills:

• Electron Microscopy
• Technical Presentation of Scientific Research
• Materials growth and patterning experience

Eligibility:

• Minimum 18 years of age
• Status of rising Junior, Senior, or Graduate level student
• Due to the nature of this position, U.S. Citizenship is required
• The applicant must be currently enrolled in a college or university, pursuing a degree in STEM, or must be transitioning to a graduate program
• Proof of enrollment may be requested during the application process
• Current enrollment in an accredited U.S. college or university or transitioning to a graduate program
• Ability to commit to10 calendar weeks in the internship