User Experience (UX) Intern

Join our elite R&D software team as a UX Design Intern for Summer 2026 at Micro Systems Engineering! We are seeking self-motivated, strategic-thinking engineering students who are eager to apply their skills in a hands-on, real-world environment. This internship offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with innovative engineers on cutting-edge projects that contribute to improving patients’ lives.

Our paid internship program provides valuable practical experience to enhance both your academic and professional career. As an intern, you will work within our design, development, research, and manufacturing engineering teams on impactful projects. This 3-4 month, project-based program is open to junior, senior, and post-graduate students who are passionate about medical technology and UX design.

Gain hands-on experience working with life-saving medical devices and make a real difference in the healthcare industry. Apply today to take the next step in your career!

Responsibilities

• Create wireframes, mock-ups, and hi-fidelity, interactive prototypes.
• Facilitate and participate in design critiques with fellow team members.
• Work alongside usability team members to assist with planning and conducting user testing / usability studies.
• Present findings from studies to cross-functional development teams.

Requirements

• Motivated individual working towards B.S. or certificate in UX Design, HCI, Human Factors, Usability or similar fields.
• Proficiency in Figma for use in wireframing, prototyping, and component creation.
• Strong communication skills including both verbal and written.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively in a team setting while also excelling in independent work.
• Must have current U.S. work authorization. MSEI does not sponsor work authorization for summer intern positions. Applicants requiring future sponsorship (e.g., E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN visas) now or in the future are not eligible.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile.
• The employee is also required to interact with a computer for extended periods of time and communicate with co-workers.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 40 hours / week.

Salary Range

$24-$32/hr (dependent on qualifications and experience)

About Us

Working for Micro Systems Engineering, Inc. (MSEI) means joining an elite team to work on some of the most exciting challenges in medical technology today. We are a pioneer in developing innovative implantable medical device technologies and devices that save and enhance the quality of life for millions of individuals living with cardiovascular and chronic neurologic pain disorders. With more than 40 years of experience in design and manufacturing of active implantable medical devices, our continuing success is based on our company’s core values - innovation, quality, reliability, integrity, teamwork, and undisputed expertise - thus enabling us to inspire confidence and trust in physicians and patients worldwide. We are continually looking for talented engineers, scientists, professionals and students to share in our mission.