Electrical Engineering Intern
Griffon Aerospace•Madison, AL
3d•Onsite
About The Position
Griffon Aerospace is seeking Electrical Engineering Interns to join our engineering team in Madison, Alabama. This internship offers hands-on experience with UAV electrical systems design, testing, and integration in a real-world aerospace and defense environment. This is a flexible part-time position that can accommodate either full-time work during summer/semester breaks or part-time work while classes are in session. The ideal candidate will be a rising junior or senior with strong electrical engineering fundamentals and a passion for unmanned aerial vehicle technology.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in an accredited Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Rising junior or senior status preferred (exceptional sophomores will be considered)
- Strong academic performance with solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
- Coursework in circuit analysis, digital electronics, and analog electronics
- Familiarity with laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes and multimeters
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and contribute
- Must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR regulations and able to access ITAR and CUI (Controlled Unclassified Information)
Nice To Haves
- Coursework or projects in embedded systems, microcontrollers, or power electronics
- Experience with circuit design tools such as Altium, Eagle, KiCAD, or similar
- Participation in robotics competitions, UAV projects, or related extracurricular activities
- Familiarity with programming languages such as C, C++, Python, or MATLAB
- Experience with soldering and electronics assembly
- Previous internship or co-op experience in engineering
Responsibilities
- Assist with electrical systems design, testing, and troubleshooting for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
- Participate in electrical testing and validation of prototype systems
- Assist with documentation of drawings, wiring diagrams, test results, procedures, and technical findings
- Support system integration activities and hardware-software interface testing
- Conduct engineering analysis and trade studies under guidance of senior engineers
- Collaborate with engineers and technicians on various development projects
- Participate in design reviews and team meetings
- Learn and apply aerospace industry standards and best practices
- Assist with preparation of technical reports and presentations
- Support circuit board design activities including schematic capture and component selection
Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate: commensurate with experience and academic standing
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge UAV technology
- Mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers
- Exposure to real-world aerospace and defense engineering projects
- Networking opportunities within the aerospace industry
- Potential for full-time employment upon graduation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
