Electrical Engineering Intern

United Protective Technologies, Llc. • Charlotte, NC

10h

About The Position

Electrical Engineering Interns support UPT’s research and development efforts under the supervision of a Lead Engineer and/or Project Manager. Interns contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and documentation of electrical systems and subsystems for defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure applications. This role emphasizes hands-on R&D work in embedded systems, electronics, and hardware integration, with exposure to the full early-stage engineering lifecycle.

Requirements

• Ability to apply electrical engineering fundamentals to research and development problems
• Hands-on aptitude and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing R&D environment
• Strong teamwork and technical communication skills
• Experience with schematic capture and basic circuit analysis tools
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to pass a background check
• Current student who has completed two or more years in an Electrical Engineering program at an ABET-accredited university

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or experience in embedded systems, electronics, or digital/analog circuit design
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE or similar)
• Interest in experimental testing, test plan development, and data analysis
• Interest in defense or aerospace electronics and ruggedized systems

Responsibilities

• Support R&D engineers with electrical system design, analysis, testing, and documentation
• Assist with schematic development, circuit analysis, and hardware integration
• Support embedded systems development, including hardware/software interfaces
• Participate in prototype assembly, laboratory testing, and data collection
• Support test planning, execution, and analysis, including MIL-STD-level evaluations
• Contribute to technical documentation and project planning activities
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineers on integrated R&D efforts

What This Job Offers

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