System Test Engineer Internships
System test engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience validating real hardware and software systems, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across Manufacturing, with Tesla, Vertiv, and Motorola Solutions among the employers posting roles now.
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Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
As a System Test Engineering intern, you will work with a team of engineers to support test procedures, testing, and test reports that validate I&C systems. You will also help develop and improve test methods, systems and tools related to testing, system verification and validation, and quality assurance. While supporting the test team you will identify hardware, design, and software issues and complete troubleshooting on an integrated I&C system.
You will report to the System Testing Manager and be located at our Warrendale, PA facility. This is a paid full-time onsite position for the summer, May - August 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support prototype testing for new PCB designs
- Support development of test tools used for testing Instrumentation and Control systems for new plant and upgrade projects
- Support creation of documentation for test activities
- Support resolution of technical issues after performing troubleshooting
- Support development of test procedures and other test documentation
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
- Completed Sophomore year of college
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The hourly rate for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $25.40 to $29.00 per hour.
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Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.
About the role:
As a System Test Engineering intern, you will work with a team of engineers to support test procedures, testing, and test reports that validate I&C systems. You will also help develop and improve test methods, systems and tools related to testing, system verification and validation, and quality assurance. While supporting the test team you will identify hardware, design, and software issues and complete troubleshooting on an integrated I&C system.
You will report to the System Testing Manager and be located at our Warrendale, PA facility. This is a paid full-time onsite position for the summer, May - August 2027.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support prototype testing for new PCB designs
- Support development of test tools used for testing Instrumentation and Control systems for new plant and upgrade projects
- Support creation of documentation for test activities
- Support resolution of technical issues after performing troubleshooting
- Support development of test procedures and other test documentation
Qualifications:
- Pursuing a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering
- Completed Sophomore year of college
We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The hourly rate for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $25.40 to $29.00 per hour.
#LI-Onsite, #LI-Internship
Why Westinghouse?
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
- Safety and Quality
- Integrity and Trust
- Customer Focus and Innovation
- Speed and Passion to Win
- Teamwork and Accountability
While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.
Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities
System Test Engineer Internship Market
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Tips for Your System Test Engineer Internship Search
Apply months before the start date
Large employers in aerospace, defense, semiconductors, and consumer electronics recruit summer interns the preceding fall. Waiting until spring means competing for a much smaller pool of late-opening roles. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so search continuously rather than in a single sprint.
Build a test portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams for system test engineer interns want evidence you can think through verification problems. Document two or three personal or coursework projects with linked code repositories, written test plans, or bug reports that show how you approached defect isolation. That artifact gives recruiters something concrete to assess when your work history is thin.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied directly to your university, and recruiters there often move faster than through cold applications. Professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to companies running smaller cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the technical screen out loud before you apply
System test engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering test case design, debugging logic, and sometimes scripting or automation fundamentals. Practice solving problems while explaining your reasoning aloud, since interviewers weigh how you think through edge cases as much as whether you reach the right answer.
Target structured internship programs at larger companies
Many aerospace, defense, and semiconductor employers run cohort-based internship programs built to train students new to systems verification. These programs often include rotation across test disciplines, formal mentorship, and a defined return-offer process. They recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the system test engineer internships listed here. Many system test positions require physical access to hardware, test benches, or lab equipment, so the on-site share is higher than in some other engineering fields. Decide what you can commit to first, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through roles you can't take.
System Test Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a system test 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 that includes documented test plans, bug reports, or automation scripts recruiters can actually review. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a system test engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it for system test engineer interns is consistent performance on real deliverables, the team's open headcount at the time the offer decision is made, and acting on return-offer conversations before the internship ends. Position for one without counting on it.
When should I apply for system test engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large employers, particularly in aerospace, defense, and semiconductors, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you catch both waves.
Are system test engineer internships paid?
Most professional system test engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location. Where an employer discloses pay, the listing will show it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon at established technology, defense, and manufacturing employers.
What should a system test engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and what you tested or automated, with linked code repositories or test documentation where available. Add relevant coursework in circuits, embedded systems, or software quality. Keep the whole resume to one page.
Are there remote system test engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the system test engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them. Many system test roles require hands-on hardware access, so on-site positions are common in this field.
Can international students get system test 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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