About the role#
Guardian RF is hiring an electrical engineering intern for the summer of 2027. You will work on low-SWaP passive RF sensing systems used for drone detection and airspace awareness. This is a hands-on role where you will support active commercial and government deployments while learning about real-world constraints like size, power, and reliability.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, testing, and deployment of RF sensing hardware.
- Collaborate with full-time engineers on hardware bring-up and system-level troubleshooting.
- Validate RF front-ends and work on antenna integration.
- Manage power and battery systems for sensor hardware.
- Perform bench and field testing.
- Document electrical designs and test results.
- Make iterative improvements to deployed sensor hardware.
- Use tools including Altium for PCB design, Verilog for FPGAs, and Raspberry Pi.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a junior or higher in an Electrical Engineering program.
- A strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals.
- Experience with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers.
- Interest in RF systems, embedded hardware, or applied sensing.
- Proficiency with assembly and PCB design.
- US citizenship or valid visa status.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $4,800 to $7,000 per month.
About Guardian RF
Guardian RF builds radiofrequency systems that detect and classify drone activity in real time. The company serves defense, public safety, and critical infrastructure operators. Based in Washington, DC, the firm employs 11 people. It was founded in 2024 to provide airspace awareness through hardware and data services.
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