Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs
Electrical Engineering Intern jobs are open across aerospace, defense, semiconductors, utilities, and consumer electronics, covering specializations in power systems, embedded systems, and circuit design, from first-year undergrad to graduating senior. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Our 10 weeks internship program is available with various engineering teams across the company, including design, manufacturing, operations, and systems.
- Design and analyze analog/digital power electronics including conversion, distribution, and control circuits and devices.
- Write procedures, test reports, and other technical documents.
- Product specification review and compliance analysis.
- Create training documents with verification tests.
- Participate in selected Design Reviews to help present design parameters.
- Perform basic trigonometry and solid geometry calculations, when needed.
- Design electronic circuits or circuit card assemblies.
- Analyze circuit card designs under flight conditions.
- Hands-on support of development hardware testing.
- Assist in release of drawings for development hardware.
- Support the operations team in improvements to low-rate and mature product lines.
- Work with other engineers in a team environment.
- Strong interest in Aerospace design.
- CAD skills desired.
- Excellent grades, especially in core engineering courses.
- Must work precisely, accurately, and with close attention to all details.
- High level of system aptitude and knowledge.
- Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience with hardware engineering tools (e.g. schematic capture, Gerber design viewers).
- Working knowledge of circuit and logic analysis, controls, and finite element analysis packages.
- Basic proficiency in operation of electronics lab bench test equipment.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program by the start of employment.
- High school thru post undergraduate degree students are encouraged to apply – Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
- The Engineering Intern is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
- The Engineering Intern is frequently required to sit at length, stand, walk, and move about the facility.
- The Engineering Intern may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds
Our 10 weeks internship program is available with various engineering teams across the company, including design, manufacturing, operations, and systems.
- Design and analyze analog/digital power electronics including conversion, distribution, and control circuits and devices.
- Write procedures, test reports, and other technical documents.
- Product specification review and compliance analysis.
- Create training documents with verification tests.
- Participate in selected Design Reviews to help present design parameters.
- Perform basic trigonometry and solid geometry calculations, when needed.
- Design electronic circuits or circuit card assemblies.
- Analyze circuit card designs under flight conditions.
- Hands-on support of development hardware testing.
- Assist in release of drawings for development hardware.
- Support the operations team in improvements to low-rate and mature product lines.
- Work with other engineers in a team environment.
- Strong interest in Aerospace design.
- CAD skills desired.
- Excellent grades, especially in core engineering courses.
- Must work precisely, accurately, and with close attention to all details.
- High level of system aptitude and knowledge.
- Advanced organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience with hardware engineering tools (e.g. schematic capture, Gerber design viewers).
- Working knowledge of circuit and logic analysis, controls, and finite element analysis packages.
- Basic proficiency in operation of electronics lab bench test equipment.
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree or graduate program by the start of employment.
- High school thru post undergraduate degree students are encouraged to apply – Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
- This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk and hear.
- The Engineering Intern is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel
- The Engineering Intern is frequently required to sit at length, stand, walk, and move about the facility.
- The Engineering Intern may be required to lift and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in electrical engineering intern jobs.
- Enrollment in an accredited electrical engineering or related undergraduate degree program
- Proficiency with circuit simulation tools such as LTSpice, SPICE, or Multisim
- Familiarity with PCB design software such as Altium Designer, Eagle, or KiCad
- Experience with laboratory equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and function generators
- Basic programming skills in C, Python, or MATLAB for data analysis or embedded applications
- Coursework completed in circuits, electronics, signals and systems, or electromagnetics
Tips for Your Electrical Engineering Intern Job Search
Tailor your resume to the hardware-software split
Electrical engineering intern roles vary widely between firmware-heavy and hardware-heavy work. Highlight PCB layout experience for hardware roles and microcontroller programming for embedded positions. Recruiters scan for tool names like Altium, LTSpice, or Cadence, so match your resume language to the posting.
Build a lab portfolio before you apply
Course projects count more than you think when you have no internship history yet. Document two or three hands-on projects with photos, schematics, or GitHub links. Showing a working circuit or embedded system demo closes the gap between your resume and a candidate with prior internship experience.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists electrical engineering intern openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by the division, not just the company
Large employers like defense contractors and semiconductor firms have dozens of intern tracks. A posting under the power electronics division expects different skills than one under RF engineering. Read the team description carefully and customize your cover letter to the specific subfield, not the company name alone.
Prepare for a technical screen before the interview
Most electrical engineering intern processes include an upfront take-home or timed online assessment covering circuit analysis, Ohm's law applications, or basic signal processing. Practice working through problems without simulation software so you can handle questions the way interviewers expect during the screen.
Ask the right questions at offer time
Before accepting, confirm whether the role involves hands-on lab work or is primarily simulation and documentation. Intern offers vary significantly in mentorship structure and project ownership. Asking specific questions about your day-to-day responsibilities helps you choose the role that builds the skills you actually want.
Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most electrical engineering interns?
The most active employers for electrical engineering interns right now are Garver, Burns & McDonnell, and Jacobs, and the most openings are in Texas, California, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Aerospace, defense, and semiconductor companies consistently post the highest volumes of electrical engineering intern openings each cycle.
How many electrical engineering intern jobs are remote?
About 20% of electrical engineering intern openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with most remote opportunities concentrated in simulation, modeling, and software-adjacent roles. Positions involving hands-on lab work, hardware testing, or prototype assembly are almost always on-site by nature.
How do you become an electrical engineering intern?
Start by completing foundational coursework in circuits, electronics, and signals so you can speak to core concepts in interviews. Build at least one documented lab or personal project to demonstrate hands-on ability. Apply to intern postings that match your current skill level, prepare for a technical screening, and follow up after interviews with a brief thank-you note referencing a specific conversation point.
Can you get an electrical engineering intern role with little or no experience?
Yes, most electrical engineering intern roles are designed for students who have no prior professional experience. Employers expect coursework rather than a work history. A documented senior design project, a robotics club build, or a home electronics project you can explain technically will often outweigh a blank resume, especially when you can walk through the design decisions you made.
What does the electrical engineering intern interview process look like?
Most processes start with a recruiter phone screen to confirm enrollment status and availability, followed by a technical assessment covering circuit analysis, component selection, or basic signal processing. A hiring manager or engineering team interview comes next, often including whiteboard-style problem solving or a walkthrough of a project from your portfolio. Some employers add a final conversation with a senior engineer before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs?
You can find and apply to electrical engineering intern jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Find roles that match your skills and availability, then apply directly to each listing. No detours, no intermediary steps.
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