Electrical Engineer Intern

AeroVironment • Pottstown, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This paid, 12-week Summer Internship Program provides students with hands-on experience in the aerospace and defense industry. The Electrical Engineering Intern will join AV’s Test Equipment Engineering Team and contribute to designing, developing, and testing electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and advanced robotics. The intern will help build and support test equipment, develop software, and troubleshoot systems while gaining experience across the product development lifecycle and working with experienced engineers and mentors.

The position is onsite in the Pottstown, Pennsylvania office and focuses on UXS / VideoRay products. It is intended for 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. Relocation and housing reimbursement may be available to eligible students who relocate, 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.
• Ability to work in an office and light manufacturing/test environment.
• Ability to sit, stand, and use computer equipment for extended periods.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 10 lbs.

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 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 to support ongoing engineering efforts.

Benefits

• Paid internship program.
• Eligible interns may receive a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend, depending on team and location.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• 9/80 work schedule.
• Paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern