Electrical Engineering Intern

AeroVironment • Sunrise, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electrical Engineering Intern will join AeroVironment’s Test Equipment Engineering Team and contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and advanced robotics. The intern will assist with test equipment, test software, system troubleshooting, and hardware integration while gaining experience across the product development lifecycle and working with experienced engineers and mentors.

This is a paid, 12-week, onsite summer internship based at the Sunrise, Florida office. The program is intended for motivated college students or recent graduates; applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, with preference for students at the junior level or above. Depending on the team and location, interns willing to relocate may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend.

Applicants must meet applicable ITAR/EAR requirements: qualify as a U.S. person 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 at least one 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 qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be approved for an export license; some positions 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 test-procedure automation, 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 supporting 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 tests.
• 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 as assigned to support engineering efforts.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern