2027 Internship – Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Engineering & Test

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory•Laurel, MD

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering and Test Group at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) is looking for enthusiastic and creative interns to contribute to hands-on projects in Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering. Our team helps advance the Navy’s mission by developing and testing cutting-edge sensor and electro-mechanical systems for maritime and undersea applications. As an intern with us, you’ll get real-world experience working on meaningful projects that make an impact. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers, gain exposure to the full design and testing process, and be part of a team that values curiosity, innovation, and teamwork.

Requirements

Pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
Curious, eager to learn, and willing to expand your skills.
Completed 200-level or higher coursework relevant to Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, including Physics, Mechanics, Dynamics, CAD, and FEA.
Hands-on experience with prototype development, circuit design, debugging, PCB design, interfacing analog electronics with FPGAs/microcontrollers (I2C, SPI, USB), system integration and testing, data acquisition, power distribution, or similar tasks.
Familiar with lab instruments and engineering software, including Altium, PSpice, LabView (for electrical design) and CAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, C/C++, Arduino, Microsoft Office.
Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale.
Able to obtain a Secret security clearance.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in engineering and software tools such as CAD, Solidworks, C, C++, Arduino, MATLAB, Altium
Hold an active Secret or higher-level clearance.

Responsibilities

Design mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software such as SolidWorks.
Use modeling, simulation, and finite element analysis (FEA) tools to support system design.
Create design drawings, images, and documentation.
Collaborate with fabrication staff to plan and execute fabrication and assembly.
Assist in analyzing and testing systems for maritime applications.
Support R&D efforts by contributing to new concepts, components, and assemblies.
Design, analyze, and test prototype sensor systems and testbeds for maritime environments.
Develop electrical schematics, circuit boards, and complex systems.
Build custom sensor interfaces and associated signal conditioning, filtering, and data acquisition systems using A/D and D/A converters.
Support lab testing of electrical sensors, power hardware, distribution systems, and imaging systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, function generators, optical detectors, and spectrum analyzers.
Contribute to R&D efforts, including brainstorming new initiatives and system concepts.
Assist in system analysis and testing for maritime applications.