Systems Integration Engineer Internships
Systems integration engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience connecting hardware, software, and communication systems, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Roles in Manufacturing, Construction & Real Estate, and Banking & Financial Services are among the fastest-growing, with Tesla, Formlabs, and CRB among the employers posting roles now.
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We're building safety-enhancing technology for aviation that will save lives. Automated aviation systems will enable a future where air transportation is safer, more convenient and fundamentally transformative to the way goods — and eventually people — move around the planet. We are a team of mission-driven engineers with experience across aerospace, robotics and self-driving cars working to make this future a reality.
As an Electrical System Integration Engineering Intern at Reliable Robotics, you will be a part of the System Integration Engineering team, reporting to the system integration engineering manager. This is a small team of highly motivated people designing, testing, and flying advanced electrical systems. We enjoy combining mechanical and electrical hardware and getting it onto an aircraft safely and quickly.
Responsibilities
In your role as a system integration intern, you will get to own a project through the planning, assembly, and testing phases of development. Our intention is for integration interns to get experience in system design as well as hands-on experience building and testing systems both in the lab and on our development aircraft. All of our intern projects are high priority and value-added efforts contributing to our automated flight systems.
Basic Success Criteria
Junior or Senior standing in 4-year college degree program in electrical engineering or equivalent practical experience
Solid understanding of electrical engineering fundamentals
Experience reading electrical wiring schematics
Experience testing electronic systems for proper performance
Experience writing and running code
Preferred Success Criteria
Hands on application of electronic systems through classes, clubs, or hobbies
Experience designing a system architecture and weighing design options to accomplish specific system requirements
Ability to design, build, and operate electrical test stands and equipment
Excellent measurement, technical writing, and data analysis skills
Eagerness to both teach and learn
This position requires access to information that is subject to U.S. export controls. An offer of employment will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to perform in compliance with U.S. export control laws.
All applicants are asked to provide documentation that legally establishes status as a U.S. person or non-U.S. person (and nationalities in the case of a non-U.S. person). Where the applicant is not a U.S. person, meaning not a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident, (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or not otherwise permitted to access the export-controlled technology without U.S. government authorization, the Company reserves the right not to apply for an export license for such applicants whose access to export-controlled technology or software source code requires authorization and may decline to proceed with the application process and any offer of employment on that basis.
At Reliable Robotics, our goal is to be a diverse and inclusive workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, ancestry, sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or medical conditions, national origin, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other basis covered by applicable law. All employment and promotion is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing an application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to work@reliable.co
Compensation Range: $105K
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Tips for Your Systems Integration Engineer Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer roles
Large employers in defense, aerospace, and tech recruit summer systems integration engineer interns the preceding fall, with some deadlines as early as October. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates. Starting your search early for structured programs, and staying active year-round for the rest, keeps you ahead of most applicants.
Build a documented project portfolio before you apply
Hiring teams evaluating systems integration engineer interns want evidence you can connect real components, not just a list of coursework. Document two or three projects with the tools, protocols, and environments you used, linked code repositories, integration diagrams, or technical write-ups give recruiters something concrete to assess when your work history is limited.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. 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 your technical screen out loud before you apply
Systems integration engineer intern screens typically involve a technical conversation covering system architecture, interface protocols, or troubleshooting scenarios rather than abstract coding puzzles. Practice explaining your reasoning out loud, not just arriving at an answer, interviewers weigh how you think through a problem as much as the final result, so narrating your process is part of the performance.
Target rotational and university cohort programs early
Large employers in defense, aerospace, and industrial automation run structured intern cohorts designed to train candidates new to systems integration work. Rotational programs that move you across subsystem teams are particularly common in these industries. These programs recruit early and fill fast, so identify the ones aligned with your school year and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 100% of the systems integration engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to, on-site, hybrid, or remote, before you start reviewing postings. Filtering by location and work type upfront means you spend your time on roles you can actually take, not sorting through positions that don't fit your situation.
Systems Integration Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a systems integration engineer internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a portfolio that documents two or three integration projects with the tools and protocols used, linking to code repositories or technical write-ups so recruiters have something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a systems integration engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for systems integration engineer interns is consistent performance on real project work, available headcount on the team, and how early you signal interest before the return-offer window closes. Treat the internship as an extended interview and do excellent work, but keep applying to full-time roles in parallel rather than counting on conversion.
When should I apply for systems integration engineer internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, defense contractors, aerospace firms, and major tech companies, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, often with deadlines in October or November. Smaller companies and co-op programs post openings much closer to start dates, so systems integration engineer internship listings appear year-round. Check postings regularly rather than waiting for a single seasonal push.
Are systems integration engineer internships paid?
Most professional systems integration engineer internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show the pay range where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are uncommon in technical engineering fields, and the listings here reflect what employers have posted.
What should a systems integration engineer internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show you can connect systems components, name the tools, protocols, and environments you used, and link to code repositories, integration diagrams, or technical write-ups where the work is visible. Add relevant coursework in systems engineering, embedded systems, or networking. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote systems integration engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the systems integration engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they draw applicants from across the country, so apply early once you decide remote works for your situation. Filter by work type when you search so you're only reviewing roles you can actually take.
What is a rotational systems integration engineer internship?
Rotational internship programs place you on two or more teams over a single summer or semester, exposing you to different subsystems, mechanical, software, network, or test engineering, depending on the employer. They're common at large defense, aerospace, and industrial automation companies, designed specifically for candidates new to the field. These programs recruit early and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get systems integration 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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