Hardware Engineering & Connected Devices Internship

ADT • Boca Raton, FL

10h • $24 - $28 • Hybrid

About The Position

ADT’s 11-week Hardware Engineering & Connected Devices Internship runs May 17 through July 29, 2027. Interns contribute to meaningful projects from day one and learn about ADT through sessions with business units, briefings on company priorities, time with executive leadership, and a dedicated professional development track.

Depending on business needs and the intern’s background, placements may be 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.

The position is based at ADT’s Boca Raton Headquarters. The expected schedule is 40 hours per week, on-site Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays depending on team schedules. Interns must be available for the full program. Compensation is $24 per hour for undergraduates and $28 per hour for graduate students. Housing allowance and relocation assistance are not offered for internship roles.

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 relevant upper-level (300/400) courses.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Authorized to work for any employer in the United States; ADT cannot support or sponsor U.S. immigration benefits.
• U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required.
• Available for the entire internship duration, May 17–July 29, 2027.
• Able to work an expected 40-hour workweek.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship, co-op, research, or independent project experience, and 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.
• Curiosity, ownership of work, and willingness to contribute beyond assigned projects.

Responsibilities

• Test and validate hardware products.
• Evaluate connected-device performance and analyze test results.
• Support engineering improvements.
• Assist with product quality initiatives.
• Help ensure connected devices meet customer and business requirements.
• Participate in business-unit sessions, company-priority briefings, executive leadership sessions, and professional development activities.

Benefits

• Access to LinkedIn Learning and professional development and training.
• Collaborative team support and exposure to meaningful, real-world projects.
• Opportunities to learn directly from leaders through the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Speaker Series.
• Employee resource groups, equity and inclusion initiatives, and employee recognition programs.
• Volunteer opportunities to serve local communities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern