Engineering Intern

Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL)•Pullman, WA

1d•$24 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated and curious Engineering Intern to join our team for a hands-on learning experience with real-world engineering challenges. This internship will focus on firmware OR hardware engineering supporting our Protection Systems Forensics team in Pullman, WA. In this internship you will contribute to projects that make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. Candidates who can work part-time during the academic year and full-time during the summer are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Familiarity with programming languages like C, Python, etc.
Excellent self-learner with a passion for learning and delving into topics that are within and outside of your technical focus area.
Detail-oriented and seeks a deeper understanding of any subject material.
Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and ability to work well in a highly collaborative environment.
Interest in systems-level engineering and hardware/firmware integration.
Hardware Engineering candidate: Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Hardware Engineering candidate: Understands the fundamentals of analog and digital circuits and various test equipment used in electronics labs.
Firmware Engineering candidate: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
Firmware Engineering candidate: Familiarity with C, C++ and Python.
Firmware Engineering candidate: Experience with microcontrollers, debugging tools, or embedded development environments.

Nice To Haves

Hardware Engineering candidate: Prior research or project experience related to memory components, microprocessor, microcontroller, FPGA and digital signal processors.

Responsibilities

Collaborating with engineering teams to solve real-world technical problems.
Assisting in the design, development, and debugging of embedded system hardware or firmware.
Participating in project work enhancing the efficiency and capabilities of engineering processes.
Learning through mentorship and practical application.
Documenting findings, contributing to team discussions, and presenting project outcomes.