What are the responsibilities and job description for the Electrical Engineering Intern position at United Protective Technologies?
Description
Electrical Engineering Interns support UPT’s research and development efforts under the supervision of a Lead Engineer and/or Project Manager. Interns contribute to the design, analysis, testing, and documentation of electrical systems and subsystems for defense, aerospace, and critical infrastructure applications. This role emphasizes hands-on R&D work in embedded systems, electronics, and hardware integration, with exposure to the full early-stage engineering lifecycle.
Responsibilities
• Support R&D engineers with electrical system design, analysis, testing, and documentation
• Assist with schematic development, circuit analysis, and hardware integration
• Support embedded systems development, including hardware/software interfaces
• Participate in prototype assembly, laboratory testing, and data collection
• Support test planning, execution, and analysis, including MIL-STD-level evaluations
• Contribute to technical documentation and project planning activities
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineers on integrated R&D efforts
Required Qualifications
• Ability to apply electrical engineering fundamentals to research and development problems
• Hands-on aptitude and strong attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, changing R&D environment
• Strong teamwork and technical communication skills
• Experience with schematic capture and basic circuit analysis tools
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel and Word)
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to pass a background check
Preferred Qualifications
• Coursework or experience in embedded systems, electronics, or digital/analog circuit design
• Experience with simulation tools (e.g., SPICE or similar)
• Interest in experimental testing, test plan development, and data analysis
• Interest in defense or aerospace electronics and ruggedized systems
Education Requirement
• Current student who has completed two or more years in an Electrical Engineering program at an ABET-accredited university