Power Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer 2027) - Onsite

Pratt & Whitney • Huntsville, AL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Effector Guidance Electronics (EGE) department is responsible for all aspects of these subsystems design, test and production. Join our Power Electronics & Controls (PE&C) team with the skills and passion to engineer complex power systems, analog design, linear control systems and/or motor control systems. A successful candidate is one who can participate in a multi-disciplined team, properly apply engineering tools & processes and effectively communicate with others. The Power Electronics and Controls section is responsible for power design to include power conversion, DC/DC converters, AC/DC converters, gimbal controls, solenoid controls, HV converters, small signal analog circuits, initiator circuits, sensing and monitoring circuits, flight termination, and support for telemetry systems.

Requirements

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) major.
• Must have a minimum of 30 hours of credit by the start of the internship / co-op session.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Nice To Haves

• Lab experience specific to power electronics and/or controls electronics
• Demonstrated use of software tools for electrical circuit simulation and/or printed circuit board layout
• Understanding of fundamental power conversion concepts, components, and techniques
• Basic understanding of commonly used power converter and/or motor drive control schemes
• Familiarity with circuit simulators such as SIMPLIS, Saber and/or analysis tool Mathcad.

Responsibilities

• Design, analyze (including thermal considerations), simulate, and test power conversion circuitry potentially utilizing any standard non-isolated power conversion topologies (buck, boost, buck-boost) including modules and discrete designs
• Guide Electronic Computer-Aided Design (ECAD) personnel through PWB layout of power circuitry and technical drawing creation
• Perform design work within the bounds of a given schedule
• Present reviews of technical data to program leadership and technical staff

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern