Electrical Engineer Intern

AeroVironment • Pottstown, PA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Intern joins AeroVironment’s Test Equipment Engineering Team and assists with designing, developing, and testing electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and advanced robotics, with a focus on UXS / VideoRay products. The work includes supporting test equipment, software, and troubleshooting across the product development lifecycle while working with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams.

This is a paid, 12-week, onsite summer internship program in the Pottstown, Pennsylvania office. It is intended for motivated students currently enrolled in college or recent graduates. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA; students at the junior level or above are preferred. Eligible students who relocate may receive a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend, depending on team and location.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Academic or personal project experience in one or more of the following: power electronics, battery systems, electric motors, embedded systems, FPGA, RF systems, or digital and analog circuit design.
• Familiarity with electrical protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, or LVDS.
• Basic programming knowledge in C, C++, or C#.
• Exposure to test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for students at the junior level or above.
• Hands-on experience with PCB testing, debugging, or electronics prototyping.
• Exposure to Visual Studio, Git, or hardware/software integration environments.
• Familiarity with version control and defect tracking tools.
• Experience with scripting or automation for test procedures, such as Python.
• Interest in aerospace, robotics, or defense-related systems.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and willingness to learn.
• Ability to manage time effectively and adapt in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing, developing, and troubleshooting test equipment for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), subsystems, and full systems.
• Help develop and deploy test software for hardware integration and validation.
• Support maintenance and upgrades of production test systems.
• Participate in creating test plans, documenting requirements, and developing validation strategies.
• Assist with tests on power systems, avionics, and propulsion components, including functional, performance, and environmental testing.
• Learn and apply engineering best practices, processes, and documentation standards.
• Support hardware bring-up, test station calibration, and system verification.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and systems engineering teams.
• Perform other related duties supporting ongoing engineering efforts.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company matching
• 9/80 work schedule
• Paid holiday shutdown
• Potential relocation and housing reimbursement stipend for eligible relocating students, depending on team and location

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern