Hardware Engineering & Connected Devices Internship

ADT • Boca Raton, FL

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

This 11-week internship runs from May 17 to July 29, 2027, at ADT’s Boca Raton headquarters. Interns contribute to meaningful projects while gaining exposure to ADT business units, company priorities, executive leadership, and a dedicated professional development track. The role is in person Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays depending on team schedules. A 40-hour workweek is expected.

Depending on business needs, skills, and academic background, interns may work in Hardware Engineering, Product Testing & Validation, Device Quality Engineering, Connected Devices, or IoT Testing & Performance. Project work may include testing and validating hardware products, evaluating device performance, analyzing test results, supporting engineering improvements, assisting with product quality initiatives, and helping ensure connected devices meet customer and business requirements.

ADT offers interns professional development and training, collaborative team support, real-world project experience, opportunities to learn from leaders through the Executive Leadership Team Speaker Series, and exposure to equity and inclusion initiatives, employee resource groups, recognition programs, and volunteer opportunities. Compensation is $24 per hour for undergraduates and $28 per hour for students enrolled in a graduate program. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; ADT does not offer immigration sponsorship. Interns must be available for the entire program. Housing allowance and relocation assistance are not offered.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• Expected graduation between December 2027 and May 2028.
• Completion of at least two upper-level (300/400) courses relevant to the internship discipline.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States; U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required, and sponsorship is not offered.
• Available for the full internship duration, May 17 through July 29, 2027.
• Able to work an expected 40-hour week.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, co-op, research, or independent project experience, with the ability to explain individual contributions, decisions, and lessons learned.
• Coursework or projects involving electronics, embedded systems, hardware testing, robotics, or engineering design.
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting technical issues and evaluating performance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership experience through student organizations, design teams, athletics, military service, community involvement, or campus initiatives.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proactive approach to asking questions, taking ownership, and contributing beyond assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate hardware products.
• Evaluate device performance and analyze test results.
• Support engineering improvements.
• Assist with product quality initiatives.
• Help ensure connected devices meet customer and business requirements.
• Contribute to assigned projects and take ownership of work.
• Participate in professional development and exposure to ADT business units and leadership.

Benefits

• Professional development and training, including access to LinkedIn Learning.
• Collaborative team support and experience with meaningful, real-world projects.
• Opportunities to learn directly from leaders through the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Speaker Series.
• Equity and inclusion initiatives, employee resource groups, and employee recognition programs.
• Volunteer opportunities in the communities ADT serves.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern