Internships in Electrical or Computer Engineering

$33,000 - $50,000/Yr

MITRE Corporation - Charlottesville, VA

Full-time - Intern

Charlottesville, VA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

At MITRE, we are dedicated to addressing some of the most pressing challenges facing our nation. As a not-for-profit corporation, we operate without commercial conflicts, allowing us to focus solely on the public interest. Our research and development centers work on a wide range of critical issues, including cybersecurity, healthcare, aviation, defense, and enterprise transformation. As an intern in electrical or computer engineering, you will have the opportunity to contribute to innovative projects that have a lasting impact on society. You will collaborate with a team of experts to develop, evaluate, and test practical solutions that facilitate technology transition and inform acquisition processes. This role will allow you to apply your academic knowledge in real-world scenarios, gaining valuable experience in areas such as electronic warfare, communications, and rapid prototyping. As part of your internship, you will engage in hands-on work with cutting-edge technologies, including sensors, radar, photonics, and signal processing. You will also explore topics related to embedded security and advanced manufacturing. This position is designed to help you grow professionally while making a meaningful contribution to our mission of creating a safer and more secure world. We are looking for students who are passionate about engineering and eager to learn, as well as those who demonstrate a commitment to serving the public through their work. MITRE offers a supportive environment that fosters innovation, collaboration, and career growth, making it an ideal place for aspiring engineers to launch their careers.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to develop and evaluate technical solutions in electronic systems and engineering.
• Apply knowledge in areas such as electronic warfare, antennas/electromagnetics, sensors/radar, and signal processing.
• Engage in hands-on projects involving communications, SIGINT, spectrum, and position, navigation, and timing (PNT).
• Contribute to electronics and embedded security initiatives.
• Participate in rapid electronic and hardware prototyping and advanced manufacturing processes.
• Assist in maritime system development, including acoustic & ocean modeling 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 relevant topics such as digital signal processing, wireless communications, and embedded software.
• Sustained excellence in academic performance.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary compensation range of $33,000 - $41,500 - $50,000 annually.
• Exceptional professional development opportunities.
• A culture of innovation that embraces diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.