JT4 2026 Summer Internship - Las Vegas, NV

JT4 • Las Vegas, NV

23h • Onsite

About The Position

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force and Navy under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, better known as J-Tech II. JT4 develops and maintains realistic, integrated test and training environments and prepares our nation's war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for today's missions and tomorrow's global challenges.

JT4 is seeking candidates for our 2026 Summer Internship Program. We offer a 14-week, paid summer internship that allows students to gain valuable career experience at our Corporate Operations in Las Vegas, NV. Our interns participate in active projects and explore the career opportunities available in our many highly technical and specialized departments.

Many interns develop lasting relationships with their mentors and return for multiple summers. Some interns even continue to work part-time during the school year. Since program inception, over 40 interns have returned to JT4 after graduation to start their professional careers with us.

Our interns gain important work experience in a variety of projects that typically involve the following:

Electrical Engineering tasking in a variety of applications, usually
associated with radio frequency, radar and measurements
Real Time Programming (e.g., C, VxWorks, etc.)
Mathematical algorithm development (i.e., MatLab)
Object-oriented programming (in C++, C#, and/or Java)

Examples of past projects include programming Raspberry Pi Boards to replace video capture equipment, creating software to track systems using the NASA earth model, and adapting infrastructure to convert serial protocols to faster Ethernet protocols.

Each Intern will be placed under the direct supervision of a JT4 mentor, and be provided hands-on participation in ongoing projects to the greatest extent possible. Tasking is at an entry level, to include the following:

Conducts research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in
obtaining technical information; keeps informed of currently approved
standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty.
Performs fundamental engineering tasks requiring standard techniques such as
tolerance studies and design calculations.
Plans and carries out successive engineering steps and resolves technical
problems by standard practices and techniques.
Supports projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with
detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be
prepared.
Studies currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the
engineering specialty.
Assists in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies.
Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

• A minimum of sophomore class standing
• A declared major course of study in at least one of the following: Electrical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Information Technology Mathematics
• A valid state-issued driver's license
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen
• Ability to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret/Single Scope Background Investigation (TS/SSBI), which includes U.S. Citizenship (no dual citizenship)

Nice To Haves

• Completed courses in engineering, computer science, math, etc.
• For electrical engineering positions, coursework in electromagnetics, antenna theory, and communication protocols is highly desirable
• Strong computer skills (e.g., MS Office applications, other COTS packages, etc.)
• Other skills and experience such as a technical job or hobby

Responsibilities

• Conducts research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information; keeps informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to engineering specialty.
• Performs fundamental engineering tasks requiring standard techniques such as tolerance studies and design calculations.
• Plans and carries out successive engineering steps and resolves technical problems by standard practices and techniques.
• Supports projects with limited scope or parts of more complex projects with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of the documents to be prepared.
• Studies currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to the engineering specialty.
• Assists in preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies.
• Performs all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees