Internships in Electrical or Computer Engineering

$33,000 - $50,000/Yr

MITRE Corporation - Quantico, VA

Full-time - Intern

Quantico, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At MITRE, we are dedicated to addressing our nation's most pressing challenges through innovative technology and engineering solutions. As an intern in our electrical or computer engineering team, you will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful work that contributes to critical mission challenges across various domains, including electronic warfare, communications, and maritime system development. This internship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience and the chance to apply your academic knowledge in real-world scenarios. You will collaborate with a team of experts to develop, evaluate, and test practical solutions that facilitate technology transition and inform acquisition processes. Your role will involve working on projects related to sensing, communications, processing, and more. You will gain exposure to a variety of technical areas, including but not limited to antennas/electromagnetics, sensors/radar, photonics, signal processing, and embedded security. This internship will not only enhance your technical skills but also allow you to contribute to projects that have a lasting impact on national security and public welfare. MITRE is committed to fostering a culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion. We believe that a diverse workforce is essential to our success, and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As part of our team, you will have access to exceptional professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment that values collaboration and career growth. If you are passionate about making a difference and are eager to learn, we invite you to join us at MITRE and contribute to our mission of creating a safer, healthier, and more secure world.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to apply knowledge in electrical or computer engineering.
• Develop, evaluate, and test solutions in areas such as electronic warfare, antennas/electromagnetics, and sensors/radar.
• Engage in rapid electronic and hardware prototyping and advanced manufacturing.
• Contribute to projects involving communications, SIGINT, and position, navigation, and timing (PNT).
• Assist in maritime system development and SONAR system analysis.

Requirements

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Knowledge of electrical engineering theory and areas such as digital signal processing, wireless communications, and embedded software.
• Sustained excellence in academic performance.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in applying electrical engineering or computer engineering knowledge in an internship or research position.
• Hands-on skills in one or more programming languages.
• Demonstrated interest in serving the public.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package
• Exceptional professional development opportunities
• Culture of innovation and collaboration
• Flexible work environment