(S.C.A.L.E.) Future Microelectronics & Optics Opportunities
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 30, 2026. CFD Research scores A on the Alion truth index.
About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com
(S.C.A.L.E.) Future Microelectronics & Optics Opportunities
CFD Research is looking for students for future internships and full-time roles upon graduation to join our Energy Storage & Electronics and Optics teams. The Energy Storage team focuses on designing and testing custom electronics systems for both commercial and Department of War (DoW) applications. The Optics team specializes in developing advanced optical concepts from research into field-ready systems for defense, space, and commercial applications. As positions become available, students that have aligned experience and have applied to this role will be considered.
This posting is for S.C.A.L.E. members and participants only at this time.
Information Regarding our Internship Program:
Interns in this program will support research in their area of study and/or interest ranging from Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, and more. The program runs 8-10 weeks over the summer and has flexible start and finish dates based on candidate's availability (typically mid-May to August). Each CFD Research Internship has both a mentor and technical manager to help guide them on their research project over the summer. In addition to challenging technical work, CFD Research's program offers professional development and social activities designed to help our interns have a great, all-around summer internship experience.
Typical Degrees hired for Energy Storage & Electronics and Optics teams will include:
- Electrical Engineering (Graduate and Undergraduate)
- Optical Engineering (Graduate and Undergraduate)
- Physics (Graduate and Undergraduate)
- Other similar Engineering (Graduate and Undergraduate) Disciplines
Requirements:
- Candidate must be a US Citizen (Unfortunately, current contracts do not allow us to hire Green Card or Visa holders at this time.).
- Student must be pursuing a degree (Graduate or Undergraduate) in a related discipline.
- Applicants must be a member or participant in S.C.A.L.E.
- Internships requires students to be available to work in Huntsville, AL or Dayton, OH for the summer. Locations for full-time opportunities may vary.
Desired Attributes:
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
- Detail-oriented with excellent documentation abilities.
- Able to collaborate across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Passion for ensuring reliable, mission critical hardware performance.
Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.
CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories