Electrical Engineer Intern

Job Title

Electrical Engineer Intern

Role Summary

Provides engineering support for the design, integration, testing, and documentation of ruggedized radar and communication systems. Works with cross-functional teams to develop hardware, firmware, and software while gaining practical engineering experience.

Experience Level

Internship / Entry-level — position for students pursuing graduate degrees; prior internship, laboratory, or research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Typical responsibilities performed under the guidance of experienced engineers include:

• Assist with FPGA firmware development, verification, and testing.
• Support electronic circuit design and PCB schematic capture and layout.
• Develop and test embedded software and participate in hardware/software integration.
• Assemble and characterize electronic subassemblies; conduct system and environmental testing.
• Perform data analysis, produce technical documentation, and contribute to design reviews.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality assurance, procurement, technicians, and external vendors.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred skills, with must-haves listed first:

• Must: U.S. citizenship and eligibility for a government security investigation.
• Must: Fundamental understanding of analog and digital circuit design.
• Must: Basic knowledge of embedded software development and firmware concepts; familiarity with FPGA architecture.
• Must: Basic familiarity with PCB schematic capture and layout and ability to read schematics and engineering drawings.
• Must: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; effective verbal and written communication; ability to work independently and in teams.
• Must: Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Preferred: Experience with C/C++, Python, MATLAB; FPGA tools (Xilinx Vivado, Intel Quartus); PCB tools (Altium, OrCAD, KiCad); DSP, RF, or communications systems; and electronic lab equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, logic analyzer).

Education Requirements

Accepted into or currently pursuing a Master of Science or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline from an accredited college or university.

About the Company

Company: North Star Scientific

Headquarters: Kapolei, Hawaii, United States

Developer and integrator of ruggedized radar and communications systems for defense and aerospace applications, offering engineering, prototype fabrication, testing, and system integration services.