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Electrical Engineering Intern roles are among the most OPT-compatible positions in engineering, with employers across semiconductors, power systems, and hardware design regularly sponsoring F-1 students. Your 12-month OPT window (or 24-month STEM extension if your program qualifies) gives you real runway to gain U.S. work experience.
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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 OPT Sponsorship as an Electrical Engineering Intern
Confirm your program qualifies for STEM OPT extension
Electrical Engineering degrees almost always qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension, giving you 36 months total. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying, so you can communicate this advantage clearly to employers during recruiting.
Target employers with established intern sponsorship history
Large semiconductor, defense, and energy companies like Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, and Eaton regularly sponsor OPT interns. Smaller startups are less predictable. Prioritize employers with structured internship programs, which typically have legal and HR infrastructure already in place for international students.
Lead with your EAD card timeline, not your visa status
Employers often confuse OPT sponsorship with H-1B visa sponsorship. Clarify early that you already have work authorization through your EAD card and that no employer petition or filing is required on their end during your OPT period.
Align your application timing with OPT authorization windows
USCIS recommends applying for OPT up to 90 days before your program end date. For summer internships, that means starting the application process in January or February. Missing this window can delay your start date, which is a dealbreaker for many internship programs.
Highlight hardware and lab skills that are harder to offshore
Electrical Engineering internships involving hands-on lab work, PCB design, or physical testing are more likely to require on-site presence, which increases employer willingness to work with OPT students rather than outsourcing the role entirely.
Clarify the STEM OPT E-Verify requirement to employers proactively
STEM OPT extension requires your employer to be enrolled in E-Verify. Many large engineering employers already are, but confirm before accepting an offer. If they are not enrolled, they cannot legally employ you under the extension, regardless of intent.
Electrical Engineering Intern OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as an Electrical Engineering Intern on OPT without employer sponsorship?
Yes. During your OPT period, your EAD card is your work authorization and requires no employer petition or sponsorship filing. The employer simply needs to verify your eligibility through I-9. For the 24-month STEM OPT extension, your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, but no additional visa filing is needed on their part.
Does an Electrical Engineering internship qualify as OPT-related employment?
Yes, as long as the internship is directly related to your degree field. Electrical Engineering internships in power systems, circuit design, embedded systems, hardware testing, or semiconductor fabrication all qualify. The work must be at least 20 hours per week during post-completion OPT. Your DSO will need to confirm the role meets this standard if requested.
Where can I find Electrical Engineering Intern jobs that are OPT-friendly?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters for employers open to international work authorization. Searching there saves time compared to applying broadly and discovering late in the process that a company does not work with OPT students. The platform is designed around the realities of F-1 status and OPT timelines.
Does my Electrical Engineering degree qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension?
Electrical Engineering is one of the most consistently STEM-designated degree programs. Most EE degrees fall under CIP codes that qualify, but eligibility is determined by your specific institution and program, not the field name alone. Confirm with your DSO and check your program's CIP code. If it qualifies, you have up to 36 months of total OPT work authorization.
What happens if my Electrical Engineering internship ends before my OPT expires?
You can continue job searching during your remaining OPT window, but OPT requires that you are employed or actively seeking employment in your field. Extended gaps without documented job search activity can jeopardize your status. Post-completion OPT allows up to 90 days of cumulative unemployment, so tracking and documenting your search is essential during any transition period.