About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and advanced robotics. You will assist in building and supporting test equipment, writing software, and troubleshooting systems. This role provides hands-on experience across the product development lifecycle while working alongside experienced engineers.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the design, development, and troubleshooting of test equipment for printed circuit board assemblies, 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, including functional, performance, and environmental testing.
- 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.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Academic or personal project experience in power electronics, battery systems, electric motors, embedded systems, FPGA, RF systems, or 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 the ability to work well in a team.
- Preferred: Hands-on experience with PCB testing, debugging, or electronics prototyping; exposure to Visual Studio, Git, or hardware/software integration environments; familiarity with version control and defect tracking tools; experience with scripting or automation for test procedures, such as Python.
Location & details#
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Location: Petaluma, California.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- ITAR Requirement: This position requires access to information subject to ITAR/EAR regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person (U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) or be eligible for an export license.
About AV
AV is a public company based in Arlington, Virginia, that specializes in defense and space manufacturing. The firm develops unmanned aircraft systems, ground robots, and software for autonomous platforms. It employs 3,034 people across multiple locations in the United States and Germany. The company focuses on integrated capabilities for modern defense missions.
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