Service Engineer Internships
Service engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Electronics & Hardware, with Tesla, IBA, and TikTok among the employers posting roles now.
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- Performing a variety of technical functions in support of engineering activities such as troubleshooting, test, modification, assembly, and maintenance and repair of electronic systems and other specialized avionics equipment
- Evaluating components, subsystems, test equipment, and software
- Providing technical support to Air Force customers on operations and maintenance of assigned communications/surveillance equipment
- Performing aircraft installation, troubleshooting, and testing of equipment
- Supporting aircraft flight test and engineering evaluations of new systems and system configurations
- Assisting in training junior level electronics technicians and Air Force personnel to perform general fabrication, assembly, test and evaluation, and documentation tasks
- Deploying worldwide with AFSOC personnel in support of exercise and contingency operations including hostile environments
- Minimum of five years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience, JTWS equipment experience, or equivalent DoD SIGINT experience
- Must be able to operate as a single maintainer at either CONUS or OCONUS locations to include hostile areas
- Eight plus years of experience with AFSOC, AF or DoD SIGINT/COMINT, EW, Guidance & Control or Comm/Nav systems
- Knowledge of AF and AFSOC organizational structure
- Knowledge of DoD SIGINT/COMINT employment concepts
- Familiarity with USAF, AFSOC aircraft maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures
- CompTIA Security+ certified or within 12 months
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY
Travel Requirements:- up to 50% including OCONUS deployments and CONUS TDYs
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
- Performing a variety of technical functions in support of engineering activities such as troubleshooting, test, modification, assembly, and maintenance and repair of electronic systems and other specialized avionics equipment
- Evaluating components, subsystems, test equipment, and software
- Providing technical support to Air Force customers on operations and maintenance of assigned communications/surveillance equipment
- Performing aircraft installation, troubleshooting, and testing of equipment
- Supporting aircraft flight test and engineering evaluations of new systems and system configurations
- Assisting in training junior level electronics technicians and Air Force personnel to perform general fabrication, assembly, test and evaluation, and documentation tasks
- Deploying worldwide with AFSOC personnel in support of exercise and contingency operations including hostile environments
- Minimum of five years of aircraft avionics maintenance experience, JTWS equipment experience, or equivalent DoD SIGINT experience
- Must be able to operate as a single maintainer at either CONUS or OCONUS locations to include hostile areas
- Eight plus years of experience with AFSOC, AF or DoD SIGINT/COMINT, EW, Guidance & Control or Comm/Nav systems
- Knowledge of AF and AFSOC organizational structure
- Knowledge of DoD SIGINT/COMINT employment concepts
- Familiarity with USAF, AFSOC aircraft maintenance concepts, practices, and procedures
- CompTIA Security+ certified or within 12 months
SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE TOP SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET / SCI ELIGIBILITY
Travel Requirements:- up to 50% including OCONUS deployments and CONUS TDYs
Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.
SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off accruals with amounts increasing based on role and years of service, 11 paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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Tips for Your Service Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer internships
Large employers open summer service engineer internship applications as early as August or September the year before. If you wait until spring, the structured cohort programs are often already closed. Smaller companies and co-op postings appear closer to start dates, so check back regularly throughout the year.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Recruiters hiring service engineer interns cannot lean on years of work history, so give them something concrete to review instead. Document two or three projects showing diagnostics, equipment maintenance, system troubleshooting, or technical repair work, include the tools used and link to write-ups, CAD files, or lab reports wherever possible.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside that campus activity widens the pool you reach and catches openings that never make it to formal university recruiting.
Practice the technical screen out loud before interviewing
Service engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering mechanical or electrical fundamentals, troubleshooting scenarios, or applied problem-solving. Practice answering questions out loud and explaining your reasoning step by step, interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured internship programs built for new engineers
Many larger industrial, manufacturing, and technology employers run rotational or cohort internship programs designed specifically for students entering service engineering for the first time. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have clearer return-offer pipelines. Identify the ones that match your field and apply in the first wave of postings.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the service engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can actually commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start scrolling, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you are only reviewing roles you can take.
Service Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a service engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For service engineer candidates, a documented project portfolio showing diagnostic work, equipment troubleshooting, or system maintenance tasks gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a service engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. For service engineer interns, what drives it most is performance on real work assignments, whether the team has open headcount at the end of the term, and how early the company communicates its return-offer timeline. Position for one by contributing fully, but keep applying to other roles so you are not counting on it.
When should I apply for service engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, which means applications open months before the start date. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking regularly and applying as soon as a role posts gives you the best shot at structured cohort programs, which fill fast.
Are service engineer internships paid?
Most professional service engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing shows it. Internships at very small companies or certain nonprofit organizations may be unpaid or stipend-based, so read each posting carefully before applying.
What should a service engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools and systems you worked with, for service engineer candidates, that means linked write-ups, CAD or design files, lab reports, or maintenance case studies that hiring teams can actually review. Add relevant coursework, any certifications, and keep the entire resume to one page.
Are there remote service engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the service 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 they close.
Can international students get service 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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