Hardware Engineering Spring Intern

Technology Service Corporation•Plymouth, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Falcata is seeking motivated students pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Computer Engineering for a Hardware Engineering Spring Intern position in Plymouth, Massachusetts, supporting the Commercial Product Cell division. Interns are expected to excel academically, demonstrate a passion for their work, and bring a positive attitude. They apply classroom knowledge to practical work situations and gain experience and skills that can support future coursework. The position is suited to students interested in the analysis and design of electromechanical systems, including RF/microwave sensors such as radars and missile seekers, as well as communications systems. Interns support full-time engineering staff and gain hands-on experience; as they gain experience and complete coursework, they may take on additional responsibilities. The role also provides opportunities to learn computer-aided design tools such as MATLAB, SolidWorks, Python, and KiCAD.

Requirements

Be enrolled in an accredited university and in good academic standing.
Be pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Hardware Engineering, or a related field.
Be able to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Security Clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Coursework or equivalent prior experience in basic engineering solid model analysis.
Coursework or equivalent prior experience in basic engineering circuit analysis.
Coursework or equivalent prior experience in basic digital logic.
Coursework or equivalent prior experience in basic heat transfer concepts.
Interest in or desire to learn RF/microwave systems and subsystems, related test equipment, TCP/IP networks, electromagnetic fields and waves, antenna and antenna array theory, digital hardware design, digital and analog signal processing, radar and communication system analysis and signal processing, and embedded software/firmware development.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing production, including testing and debugging.
Analyze data and identify post-flight or mission data processing needs.
Support field tests and collect data.
Perform acceptance testing of RF/microwave components.
Assist with developing electronic component test procedures.
Perform circuit modeling and solid modeling using computer-aided design tools.
Support system modeling and design verification.
Support system integration and testing.
Conduct statistical component failure analysis.
Test and design low-voltage digital hardware.
Analyze signals using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
Support the full-time engineering staff with assigned tasks.