Electrical Engineer Intern

About the Role

• This is a 12-week, onsite Summer Internship Program designed for highly motivated and passionate students currently enrolled in college or recent graduates.
• The role focuses on UXS / VideoRay products.
• Interns will join AV’s Test Equipment Engineering Team and contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and advanced robotics.
• This is an opportunity to apply academic training in a high-tech, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and troubleshooting of test equipment for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), subsystems, and full systems.
• Help develop and deploy test software to support hardware integration and validation.
• Support the maintenance and upgrade of test systems used during production.
• Participate in test plan creation, requirements documentation, and validation strategies.
• Assist in executing tests on power systems, avionics, and propulsion components (functional, performance, and environmental).
• Learn and apply engineering best practices, processes, and documentation standards.
• Support hardware bring-up, test station calibration, and system verification.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support ongoing engineering efforts.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Academic or personal project experience in one or more of the following:
• Power electronics, battery systems, or electric motors
• Embedded systems, FPGA, or RF systems
• Digital and analog circuit design
• Familiarity with electrical protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, or LVDS.
• Basic programming knowledge in C, C++, or C#.
• Exposure to test equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• This position requires access to information subject to ITAR/EAR regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Preference for students at the junior level or above.
• Hands-on experience with PCB testing, debugging, or electronics prototyping (Preferred).
• Exposure to Visual Studio, Git, or hardware/software integration environments (Preferred).
• Familiarity with version control and defect tracking tools (Preferred).
• Experience with scripting or automation for test procedures (e.g., Python) (Preferred).
• Passion for aerospace, robotics, or defense-related systems (Preferred).
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and a willingness to learn (Preferred).
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment (Preferred).

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in an office and light manufacturing/test environment (Constant).
• Required to sit, stand, and use computer equipment for extended periods (Frequent).
• May be required to lift and carry up to 10 lbs. (Occasional).