About the role#
Pacific Defense offers internship opportunities for students and recent graduates interested in defense technology. You will work within our General Management department to support projects related to autonomous systems, command and control, communications, cyber operations, intelligence collection, and electronic warfare.
What you'll need#
- You must be a US citizen.
- You are currently working toward a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Economics, UI/UX, or Finance.
- Candidates with advanced degrees are preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Sunnyvale, California.
- The role is full-time and paid.
- We do not offer sponsorship for this position.
- This is a temporary internship with rolling terms.
About Pacific Defense
Pacific Defense provides electromagnetic spectrum technology solutions for military use. The company serves the Department of Defense, the Intelligence Community, and various industry partners. Based in El Segundo, California, the firm was founded in 2020. It employs between 51 and 200 people.
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