2026 Intern - Electrical Engineer

Forterra • Clarksburg, MD

73d • $30 - $40

About The Position

Forterra is looking to bring on high-energy, inquisitive interns to join our Engineering team. This role will give interns an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the ground-based autonomous vehicle space, contributing to real-world projects and solving complex problems.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into technical solutions - software or hardware.
• Experience or significant interest in autonomous mobility and robotic locomotion
• Strong ability to problem-solve, acts as a self-starter, doesn’t shy away from technical challenges.
• Strong attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to plan architecture to anticipate future technical expansion.
• Ability to work independently.
• Relentless in your pursuit of solving the problem or challenge

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with circuit design, embedded systems, and control systems.
• Familiarity with part validation, cable design, PCB design, etc.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, development, and testing of projects under guidance from senior engineers.
• Perform research and gather technical data to support engineering decisions.
• Write, review, and update technical documentation, reports, and project logs.
• Help build prototypes, run simulations, or execute test procedures.
• Shadow engineers to gain exposure to real-world problem-solving and technical decision-making.
• Present progress updates or final project results to the team or leadership

Benefits

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees