Internship - Cyber Security Products Hardware Development

Thales • Cyr Plantation, ME

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Thales Cyber Security Products is seeking a motivated second-year university student for an internship on our Hardware Team. This role offers hands-on experience in Digital Electronics design, working closely with experienced hardware engineers. The internship provides exposure to various hardware development activities, including Printed Circuit Board (PCB) testing, thermal testing, test scripting, and general support for the hardware engineering team. The intern will participate in the validation and verification of digital hardware designs through laboratory tests, data collection, results documentation, and hardware troubleshooting. Additionally, they will assist in automating test processes using scripting languages and contribute to the continuous improvement of existing hardware products. This is an excellent opportunity for students to apply their coursework in a real-world engineering environment, develop technical skills, and gain insight into the hardware development lifecycle at a leading global cyber security company.

Requirements

• Completed 2 years of a Bachelor’s degree program in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
• Basic knowledge of digital electronics and PCB design
• Familiarity with test equipment (oscilloscope, multimeter, power supply, etc.) is a plus
• Experience with programming or scripting languages (such as Python, MATLAB, or similar) is desirable
• Eagerness to learn, attention to detail, and strong communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team-oriented environment

Responsibilities

• Support hardware engineers in the testing and validation of digital electronic circuits and PCBs
• Conduct thermal testing and environmental characterization of hardware products
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for hardware validation
• Assist with debugging, failure analysis, and hardware troubleshooting
• Document test procedures, results, and findings clearly and accurately
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing hardware development and improvement activities

Benefits

• Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
• Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
• Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree