Hardware Engineering Spring Intern

TSC • Plymouth, MA

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About The Position

Falcata is seeking motivated students pursuing degrees in Mechanical, Electrical, and/or Computer Engineering for a spring internship in Plymouth, Massachusetts, supporting the Commercial Product Cell division. Interns are expected to excel academically, demonstrate a passion for their work, and maintain a positive attitude. The position provides opportunities to apply classroom knowledge to practical engineering work and gain skills that support future coursework.

Interns will support full-time engineering staff and gain hands-on experience in the analysis and design of electromechanical systems, including RF/microwave sensors, radars, missile seekers, and communications systems. Areas of potential learning include RF/microwave systems and test equipment, TCP/IP networks, electromagnetic fields and waves, antenna theory, digital hardware, signal processing, radar and communications analysis, and embedded software and firmware. As interns gain experience and complete coursework, they may take on additional responsibilities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and drug screening. U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD Security Clearance are required.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Coursework or prior equivalent experience in basic engineering solid model analysis.
• Coursework or prior equivalent experience in basic engineering circuit analysis.
• Coursework or prior equivalent experience in basic digital logic.
• Coursework or prior equivalent experience in basic heat transfer concepts.

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 development of 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.
• Perform statistical component failure analysis.
• Test and design low-voltage digital hardware.
• Analyze signals using electronic test equipment, including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Learn and use computer-aided design and engineering tools such as MATLAB, SolidWorks, Python, and KiCAD.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed