About the role#
We are seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support the design of custom circuit technology for software-defined radio applications. You will work alongside experienced engineers to help develop digital and RF circuits for national security missions. This role involves hands-on experience with board-level integration of high-speed digital components and embedded processors within a multidisciplinary team.
What you'll do#
- Coordinate with senior electrical engineers on schematic capture, simulation, PCB analysis, and layout.
- Document designs, including requirements, test procedures, and bills of material.
- Document engineering change requests and circuit-card modifications.
- Support hardware testing, performance evaluation, and board-level debugging.
- Contribute to custom circuit-card development using FPGAs, embedded processors, and networking components.
- Assist with hardware performance characterization across various environmental conditions.
- Work with interfaces such as Ethernet, SPI, UART, SDRAM, DDR3/DDR4, JESD, PCIe, and 1000BASE-T.
- Participate in design reviews, integration activities, and team technical discussions.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Completed at least one year of coursework in an engineering or computer science field.
- Interest in communications systems, embedded hardware, and high-speed digital design.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn in a team environment.
- Preferred: Coursework or project experience in circuit design, PCB layout, embedded systems, or FPGA design.
- Preferred: Familiarity with lab equipment like oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or signal generators.
- Preferred: Exposure to schematic capture, PCB design tools, or hardware verification methods.
- Preferred: Familiarity with digital interfaces such as SPI, UART, DDR, PCIe, or Ethernet.
Location & details#
- Location: Salt Lake City, Utah.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid internship.
- Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
About L3Harris Technologies
L3Harris Technologies operates in the defense and space manufacturing sector. The company provides technology solutions for space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains. It maintains headquarters in Melbourne, Florida. The organization functions as a public company with over 31,000 employees.
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