J-1 Visa Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs
Electrical Engineering Intern positions in the U.S. fall under the J-1 Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a State Department-designated organization that issues your DS-2019. Host employers range from semiconductor firms to utility companies, and your program must align with your active degree coursework.
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TTC, a Curtiss-Wright company, is a recognized leader in comprehensive and integrated data acquisition through telemetry systems that include data analysis units, sensors, transmitters, receivers, and ground station analysis tools to measure, record, transmit, and analyze aircraft and munitions parameters during test flights. TTC has a broad exposure on more than 140 programs, including high-performance military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-18, major defense flight test centers, spacecraft, missile programs, and commercial/business jets. Key products include data acquisition units, recorders, network products, RF networks, airborne transmitters, receivers, and telemetry expansion cards.
We are looking for hard-working and highly motivated Software/Electrical Engineering students for internship positions. Our paid internship program gives students an opportunity to apply their skills while working on real-world projects. Previous students have found the Curtiss-Wright program to be a very valuable learning experience.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field from an Accredited University
- Strong creative, analytic, problem-solving, decision-making and collaboration skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and build experience in a development and production environment
Desired Skills:
- Experience with C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, and/or Microsoft Visual Studio
- Ability to understand complex software architectures
- Working knowledge of analog and digital circuits
- Ability to read schematics and datasheets to assist in hardware testing
Responsibilities:
- Function as a member of a development team to support new design concepts and technologies
- Modernize portions of the software’s architecture to improve performance
- Collaborate with engineers to debug and troubleshoot software-hardware integration issues
- Develop documentation for test procedures and findings
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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TTC, a Curtiss-Wright company, is a recognized leader in comprehensive and integrated data acquisition through telemetry systems that include data analysis units, sensors, transmitters, receivers, and ground station analysis tools to measure, record, transmit, and analyze aircraft and munitions parameters during test flights. TTC has a broad exposure on more than 140 programs, including high-performance military aircraft such as the F-35 and F-18, major defense flight test centers, spacecraft, missile programs, and commercial/business jets. Key products include data acquisition units, recorders, network products, RF networks, airborne transmitters, receivers, and telemetry expansion cards.
We are looking for hard-working and highly motivated Software/Electrical Engineering students for internship positions. Our paid internship program gives students an opportunity to apply their skills while working on real-world projects. Previous students have found the Curtiss-Wright program to be a very valuable learning experience.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field from an Accredited University
- Strong creative, analytic, problem-solving, decision-making and collaboration skills
- Strong oral and written communication skills with knowledge of MS Office
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and build experience in a development and production environment
Desired Skills:
- Experience with C++, C#, Visual Basic .NET, and/or Microsoft Visual Studio
- Ability to understand complex software architectures
- Working knowledge of analog and digital circuits
- Ability to read schematics and datasheets to assist in hardware testing
Responsibilities:
- Function as a member of a development team to support new design concepts and technologies
- Modernize portions of the software’s architecture to improve performance
- Collaborate with engineers to debug and troubleshoot software-hardware integration issues
- Develop documentation for test procedures and findings
No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.
Compliance Statement
This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.
Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.
For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.
If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as an Electrical Engineering Intern
Align your training plan with your degree
Your DS-2019 training plan must directly connect to your current electrical engineering coursework. Document specific skills you'll develop, such as circuit design or power systems analysis, before approaching any host employer or designated sponsor.
Confirm your host employer's EE infrastructure
Host employers must provide supervised, field-relevant work. Verify that the company has licensed electrical engineers on staff who can sign off on your training objectives, not just HR personnel who handle general internship paperwork.
Search for J-1-friendly roles on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter U.S. electrical engineering intern roles at employers with J-1 hosting history. Finding a host that has worked with designated sponsors before cuts weeks off the DS-2019 coordination process.
Match your wage to DOL prevailing standards
Your host employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for electrical engineering intern roles in your target city before negotiating your offer.
Submit your DS-2019 application with lead time
Designated sponsors such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas typically need four to six weeks to review your training plan and issue the DS-2019. Applying to your host employer without factoring in this window puts your start date at risk.
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Find Electrical Engineering Intern JobsElectrical Engineering Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category applies to electrical engineering internships?
The J-1 Intern category applies if you're currently enrolled in a degree program and the internship is directly related to your field of study. If you've graduated within the past 12 months, you may qualify under the Trainee category instead, which has different training plan requirements and a longer maximum program duration of 18 months.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa, and what role does the host employer play?
Your J-1 visa sponsor is a State Department-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or CIEE, that issues your DS-2019, monitors your program compliance, and acts as your official point of contact with the U.S. government. The hiring company is your host employer, not your sponsor. You need both: a host employer willing to submit a training plan and a designated sponsor willing to approve and administer it.
How do I find U.S. employers that have hosted J-1 electrical engineering interns before?
Migrate Mate lets you search electrical engineering intern roles at U.S. employers with J-1 hosting history, which narrows your list to companies already familiar with training plan requirements and DS-2019 coordination. Targeting experienced host employers significantly reduces the back-and-forth during the sponsorship approval process.
Can my J-1 Intern program cover hardware lab or fieldwork placements?
Yes, provided the training plan specifically describes the hands-on activities, the equipment or systems involved, and the supervising engineer responsible for your development. Designated sponsors will scrutinize placements that involve high-voltage systems or utility infrastructure, so your training objectives need to be written with that level of specificity to get DS-2019 approval.
What happens if my host employer cancels before my program starts?
If your host employer backs out after the DS-2019 is issued, you have a 30-day grace period in J-1 status to find a replacement host through the same designated sponsor or transfer to a new one. Notify your sponsor immediately, as they are required to report program changes to the State Department's Student and Exchange Visitor Information System, known as SEVIS, within a set timeframe.
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