IAE Electrical Engineering Internship - Spring 2026

University of South Florida • Tampa, FL

67d • $18

About The Position

SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. SOFWERX is a forum for accelerating delivery of innovative capability, and facilitating capability refinement through exploration, experimentation, and assessment of promising technology. SOFWERX is in the heart of Ybor City, at a neutral, easily accessible facility. The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and a SOFWERX student intern.

Requirements

• MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECURITY CLEARANCE
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Physics
• Junior or Senior level, with a current GPA of 3.0 or above
• Knowledge of embedded programming, power electronics, and control systems is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is a plus
• Experience working with a variety of engineering students
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for defense-related technologies and prototypes.
• Support integration of embedded systems, sensors, and control electronics into robotic or communication platforms.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies, electrical components, and power systems relevant to SOFWERX projects.
• Participate in hardware troubleshooting, circuit design, and system validation activities.
• Engage with engineers, subject matter experts, and project teams to contribute to innovative, real-world solutions.
• Participate in weekly market research and submit entries on new technologies, components, or companies that could support future innovation.

Benefits

• Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request
• Opportunity for follow-on internship based on performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree