2027 Internship - Maritime Electrical Engineering Intern

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

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About The Position

The Maritime Electrical Engineering Intern supports the development of advanced shipboard electronics, from initial concept through rapid prototyping and field testing. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team, the intern designs, builds, and delivers electrical systems for maritime applications that support national security missions at sea. The role includes developing analog and digital circuits and circuit boards, testing systems in laboratory settings and during integration onto U.S. Navy platforms, preparing technical documentation, and researching and prototyping emerging technologies.

Requirements

• Working toward a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Interest in designing, assembling, or testing electrical systems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analog and digital circuit design.
• Experience with laboratory equipment such as spectrum or network analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Working knowledge of electrical fundamentals and tools.
• Willingness to work periodically on a U.S. Navy vessel with a complementary team of technical experts.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale; a copy of college transcripts, including unofficial transcripts, should be provided when prompted.
• Ability to obtain an Interim Secret security clearance by the start date and ultimately obtain a Secret-level clearance. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Completed coursework in or proficiency with analog circuit design, RF circuit design, or antennas.
• Experience working on electrical engineering projects.
• Hands-on experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Familiarity with system requirements.
• Experience designing, fabricating, and testing printed circuit boards, and experience using Altium or similar software.
• Experience with VLF, HF, VHF, or UHF systems.
• Experience with Navy electronics and systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop shipboard systems using analog and digital circuit and circuit-board design skills for rapid-fielding maritime systems.
• Test maritime systems and perform quality control in laboratory environments and during integration onto U.S. Navy platforms.
• Document designs and prepare technical reports supporting electrical integration and installation onto maritime platforms.
• Research new technologies and develop prototypes to analyze emerging capabilities.

Benefits

• Robust education assistance program.
• Retirement contributions.
• Work/life balance.
• Retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development.
• Bonuses or other forms of compensation may be offered under internal policy and/or contractual designation; additional compensation may include a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern