About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern at Areté, you will work alongside scientists and engineers to develop signal and image processing algorithms, software, and hardware. You will gain exposure to the full product lifecycle, from initial system requirements to final integration. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Falls Church, Virginia.
What you'll do#
- Support the development of signal and image processing algorithms, software, and hardware.
- Collaborate with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.
- Define system requirements.
- Handle prototyping, debugging, testing, and integration into larger operational systems.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelors, Master’s, or PhD program in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
- Coursework or project experience in analog, digital, or power circuits.
- Exposure to the engineering development cycle through school projects or internships.
- Familiarity with schematics, circuit boards, and basic technical documentation.
- Comfort using basic lab equipment like oscilloscopes, power supplies, and multimeters.
- A passion for electronics and technology.
Preferred skills include:
- Experience with Altium Designer or similar tools for PCB layout and schematic capture.
- Hands-on work with Xilinx FPGAs and Vivado/Vitis toolchains.
- Familiarity with harnesses, cables, and electrical connectors.
- Software development skills in Python, C/C++, or MATLAB.
- An active DoD security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Falls Church, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: $30/hour for undergraduate students and $35/hour for graduate students.
About Areté
Areté is a computer and network security firm founded in 2015. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, the company provides incident response, digital forensics, and managed security services. It works with insurance carriers, law firms, and financial institutions to manage cyber threats and ransomware events. The firm employs over 500 people across multiple international locations.
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