About the role#
As an Electrical Engineering intern at L3Harris, you will learn to design, test, and sustain electronics for maritime applications. You will work on-site in Northampton, Massachusetts, gaining experience in the full product lifecycle from initial concept through to hardware release and production support. This role involves hands-on work with Circuit Card Assemblies in a production environment.
What you'll do#
- Support senior engineers in the design, development, testing, and documentation of mixed-signal Circuit Card Assemblies.
- Assist with reviewing requirements, conducting basic circuit analysis, and selecting components.
- Review Printed Wiring Board layouts and coordinate fabrication and assembly questions.
- Help with hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, and the evaluation of prototypes and production hardware.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including systems, mechanical, software, firmware, and manufacturing.
- Assist with engineering documentation, design reviews, and technical presentations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD program in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
- Coursework or project experience with analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuit design.
- Basic knowledge of printed wiring boards, component selection, or electronic test equipment.
- Exposure to programming languages like C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, VHDL, or Verilog.
Location & details#
- Location: Northampton, Massachusetts.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule (80 hours over 9 days with every other Friday off).
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. It supports national security requirements for its customers. The organization is based in Melbourne, Florida, and employs over 10,000 people.
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