Electrical Engineering Intern (Summer 2026)

nLIGHT • Longmont, CO

34d • $25 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience in power distribution, cabling, and troubleshooting while learning best practices for military-grade systems alongside senior engineers.

All applicants must possess or be qualified to obtain a U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Preference will be given to candidates with an existing U.S. DoD Personnel Security Clearance. Further information on requirements to obtain a security clearance is available at: https://www.dcsa.mil/mc/pv/mbi/gicp/. Please review this information before applying.

Requirements

• A minimum of a 3.0 cumulative GPA or above is required.
• Commitment to Excellence. Attention to Detail. Pride in Workmanship.
• Foundational Knowledge: Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and the ability to perform basic circuit calculations.
• Technical Tools: Exposure to Altium Designer (for PCB or harness design) and MS Office 365.
• Soft Skills: Strong attention to detail, proficiency in technical writing, and a collaborative mindset.
• 3 years towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Must be a current student (minimum Junior year completed) or a Master’s candidate in Electrical Engineering.

Nice To Haves

• Previous internship or academic project experience in PCB design or electrical systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace/military connectors and cable design practices (IPC/MIL-STD).
• Basic programming knowledge (C, C++, or Python).
• Exposure to fiber optic cable design for data transmission.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Design & Test: Help develop MIL-STD power and data cabling solutions using COTS and custom components.
• System Architecture Support: Assist with power budgets, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation strategies.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with mechanical and electro-optical engineers to integrate electrical solutions into compact designs.
• Troubleshooting: Help diagnose hardware and system-level issues under the guidance of senior staff.
• Documentation: Maintain clear records of designs, test results, and quality assessments for cables and devices.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Sick Leave: You will accrue 1 hour of sick leave per 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours earned each calendar year. At the end of the calendar year, you can carry over up to40 hours of sick leave to the next year. Sick leave can be used for your own or your family members’ mental of physical illness, injury, or health condition, including preventative care such as a medical and dental appointment and other state specific reasons. If employment is terminated for any reason, either voluntary or involuntary, sick leave will not be paid out at time of termination.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed