Electrical Engineer Intern

Job Overview

We are looking for an Electrical Engineer Intern to work on designing, developing, testing, and optimizing our autonomous surface vessels. This hands-on experience lets you apply academic knowledge in real-world settings and contribute to projects that impact national security and maritime innovation.

This internship suits students pursuing electrical engineering, computational engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or related fields who want to make an impact in defense tech.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering, design, and prototype development of electro-mechanical systems and software for autonomous vehicles and related subsystems
• Monitor systems during testing, collect and organize data for analysis
• Identify basic trends in runtime and failures of ASV components through data analysis
• Participate in testing and validation of ASV prototypes and autonomy algorithms, including navigation, object detection, and collision avoidance
• Assist in power calculations and measurement to evaluate vessel performance
• Conduct research and implement solutions for sensor integration, data processing, and machine learning applications
• Contribute to integration of propulsion systems, control surfaces, and onboard equipment
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and refine ASV prototypes
• Ensure vessel designs support mission-specific operational requirements
• Document progress, prepare reports, and present findings to the team
• Support downstream workflow of directed research, design, and build tasks
• Execute engineering report writing, data acquisition, and data analysis
• Contribute using hand and power tools, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi programming

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical Engineering, Computational Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or related field
• Basic software skills (Python, C/C++, Linux, or similar) preferred
• Basic experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, testing, or repairing electrical or electro-mechanical systems
• Exposure to power calculations, measurement, and low voltage systems, 3-phase AC is a plus
• Familiarity with electrical schematic development and usage
• Exposure to SPICE-based circuit simulations or equivalent is a plus
• Exposure to PCB design and development is a plus
• Familiarity with networking concepts: ethernet, CAN, serial is a plus
• Exposure to sensors and data acquisition systems
• Experience with engineering report writing, data acquisition, data analysis, hand and power tools, Arduino, and Raspberry Pi programming
• Preferred coursework: Circuit Analysis, Analog Design, Digital Logic, Embedded Systems, Real Time Operating Systems, Algorithms, and Data Structures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• This role requires full-time in office presence (40 hours/week) at our headquarters in Austin, TX, from May through August 2027

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Occasional standing and walking within the office
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment
• Visual acuity to read screens, documents, and reports
• Occasional reaching, bending, or stooping to access file drawers, cabinets, or office supplies
• Lifting and carrying items up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., office supplies, packages)