Electrical Engineering Intern

AeroVironment • Sunrise, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Intern joins AV’s Test Equipment Engineering Team to contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and advanced robotics. The intern assists with building and supporting test equipment, developing software, and troubleshooting systems, gaining hands-on experience across the product development lifecycle while working with experienced engineers and mentors.

This is a paid, 12-week, onsite summer internship in a full-time work environment, based at the Sunrise, Florida office. The program 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. Depending on the team and location, interns willing to relocate may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend.

The position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR regulations. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under those regulations or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

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, or electric motors; embedded systems, FPGA, or 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 requirements or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship.

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.
• Passion for 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 to support hardware integration and validation.
• Support maintenance and upgrades of test systems used during production.
• Participate in creating test plans, documenting requirements, and developing validation strategies.
• Assist with testing 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 engineers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support ongoing engineering efforts.

Benefits

• Paid summer internship.
• Potential relocation and housing reimbursement stipend for eligible interns willing to relocate, depending on team and location.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

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