DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:Position Overview:The Process Development Co-Op will report to the Metrology group under the Optical Fabrication department. In this group, the co-op will work with Metrology Engineers, Optical Manufacturing Engineers, and Scientists to advance our optical machining, grinding, and polishing processes and technologies. The co-op will individually support small internal development efforts along with participating, under guidance, in opportunities for large technology and process development tasks. Throughout the Co-op, the individual will communicate scientific findings through presentations with senior engineering mentors.

　　Responsibilities:* Generate test plans and reports for various process development assignments to develop an understanding of material, chemical, and/or mechanical interactions.* Analyze test data to identify trends and effectively communicate scientific results.* Conduct experiments while following appropriate industry safety and quality standards.* Execute simple metrology in support of process development tasks.* Design and overseeing manufacturing of tooling.* Create new or update existing work instructions based on processes developed during Co-op.

　　Collaborating with world class experts, you will have the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in fulfillment of our customers' requirements. We believe in our mission, and we believe in supporting our employees. We offer policies and programs that provide opportunities for continual learning, career growth and work/life balance along with a full suite of health and welfare benefits.

　　Due to contract requirements, US citizenship is required. Additionally, if you are a dual citizen (a citizen of the US and another country), the Company must obtain approval for you to have access to the information required for this position. You will not be able to begin employment until such approval is obtained and this may take several months.

　　No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

　　Danbury Mission Technologies is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.