Network Engineer Internships
Network engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience configuring real infrastructure, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Distribution & Wholesale are actively posted, with ByteDance, Extreme Networks, and Uline among the employers posting roles now.
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Network Planning Engineer Intern
Job ID: 42767
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
Provide technical support for a large enterprise network IP service
Conduct network architecture design, feasibility and modeling
Design, analyze, plan, and modify network components and/or software by translating customer requirements and objectives into final product design
Develop and evaluate network performance criteria and measurement methods
Monitor the alarm conditions on the network to proactively identify and minimize disruption and impact to the network
Utilize test methods to analyze/troubleshoot Ethernet, IP, Frame Relay, ATM, WAN, LAN
Work with Local Exchange Carriers, ILECs, IXCs to resolve WAN problems
Qualifications:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering with network focus, Computer Science with Communications/Network Focus or related field
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of WAN/LAN, TDM and VoIP, TCP/IP, Frame Relay, ATM and specific routing protocols such as OSPF, ISIS, BGP and EIGRP; DWDM, CTI and/or VPN technologies; Signaling protocols, TDM framing/timing, IP based networks, and SONET infrastructure
Knowledge of Optical Carrier specifications ranging from OC3 to OC192 and a thorough comprehension of digital signaling ranging from DS0 through DS3
Cisco certifications (such as CCNA and CCNP)
Systems administration skills
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Network Planning Engineer Intern
Job ID: 42767
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
Provide technical support for a large enterprise network IP service
Conduct network architecture design, feasibility and modeling
Design, analyze, plan, and modify network components and/or software by translating customer requirements and objectives into final product design
Develop and evaluate network performance criteria and measurement methods
Monitor the alarm conditions on the network to proactively identify and minimize disruption and impact to the network
Utilize test methods to analyze/troubleshoot Ethernet, IP, Frame Relay, ATM, WAN, LAN
Work with Local Exchange Carriers, ILECs, IXCs to resolve WAN problems
Qualifications:
Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology/Computer Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering with network focus, Computer Science with Communications/Network Focus or related field
Preferred Skills:
Knowledge of WAN/LAN, TDM and VoIP, TCP/IP, Frame Relay, ATM and specific routing protocols such as OSPF, ISIS, BGP and EIGRP; DWDM, CTI and/or VPN technologies; Signaling protocols, TDM framing/timing, IP based networks, and SONET infrastructure
Knowledge of Optical Carrier specifications ranging from OC3 to OC192 and a thorough comprehension of digital signaling ranging from DS0 through DS3
Cisco certifications (such as CCNA and CCNP)
Systems administration skills
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
Network Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your Network Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than the role suggests
Large employers with structured summer cohorts open network engineer internship applications in the fall, sometimes six or more months before the internship starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates. Check listings regularly and apply as soon as a role opens rather than waiting for a deadline.
Build a portfolio recruiters can actually open
At the intern level, a documented lab project outweighs an empty work history section. Create a GitHub repository or personal site with network topology designs, packet capture analyses, or GNS3 and Packet Tracer configurations. Name every tool and protocol you used so a recruiter scanning for relevant skills finds them immediately.
Work campus connections and direct applications together
Career fairs surface structured programs tied directly to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time, since many network engineering internships never appear through campus channels at all.
Practice the technical screen out loud before you apply
Network engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering subnetting, OSI layers, routing protocols, and troubleshooting scenarios. Practice explaining your reasoning as you work through problems, not just arriving at the right answer, because interviewers weigh how you think through a network issue as much as the final solution.
Target structured rotational and university programs first
Larger technology, telecommunications, and defense employers run cohort-based network engineering internships designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill quickly, and often carry the clearest paths to return offers. Identify the ones that match your background and submit in the first application wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 86% of the network engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you are reviewing only roles you can actually accept and not sorting through postings that do not fit your situation.
Network Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a network engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio or GitHub repository documenting lab environments, packet captures, or topology designs that recruiters can actually assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where network engineering recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a network engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it is consistent performance on real network projects, demonstrated initiative during the internship, and whether the team has open headcount when the role would start. Position yourself for a return offer without counting on one by treating every task as an audition.
When should I apply for network engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers with structured summer cohorts, including major technology and telecommunications firms, often open applications the preceding fall and close them months before the internship starts. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly is worthwhile.
Are network engineer internships paid?
Most professional network engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings display the range or hourly rate where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are far less common in technical networking roles at companies of any significant size.
What should a network engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete projects, each naming the tools and protocols used and linking to the work, such as a GitHub repository with documented lab configurations, a Packet Tracer or GNS3 topology, or a write-up of a home lab setup. Add relevant coursework in networking, routing, or security. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote network engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 14% of the network engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before spots close.
Can international students get network engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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