2026 Internship - Electrical/Computer Engineering - Electronic Systems Engineering

Are you excited by space missions? Do you thrive in teams dedicated to technical excellence and mission success? If so, then please consider joining our team here at APL!

The Electronic Systems Engineering group is seeking students majoring in Electrical and Computer engineering. Interns will assist engineers in the design, analysis, build and test of electronics for space flight. Tasks may include hardware design (board, FPGA and embedded software), test script development, and environmental test conductor. Interns will support prototype hardware testing for NASA's Dragonfly mission and a hypersonic missile defense mission. Interns will gain valuable experience in the implementation of complex electronic systems.

The Electronic Systems Engineering group is responsible for spacecraft electrical systems and avionics. Staff routinely collaborate on projects across the sector and the lab. Our largest projects are space-borne avionics for challenging missions, including electronics for command and data handling (C&DH), data storage and encryption, custom co-processors, signal processors and controllers, and spacecraft interfaces. We are active throughout the development lifecycle, from supporting mission concept development, to requirement definition, detailed design, fabrication, assembly and test. After product delivery we support spacecraft integration and test as well as mission operations.

Tasks:

• Support lead engineer in the development of electronic systems. Systems may include analog and digital circuits, programmable logic (FPGA), system-on chip (SoC) and embedded software
• Circuit modeling and FPGA simulation
• Development of test scripts to automate and accelerate hardware test
• Serve as test conductor, including environmental testing in thermal-vacuum chambers, EMI/EMC and vibration/shock
• Write documentation summarizing designs and test results

You meet our minimum qualifications for the job if you...

• Pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related disciplines
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience designing custom electronics, including analog and digital circuits, as well as embedded systems
• Familiar with scripted programming languages such as MATLAB and Python
• Comfortable working in ESD-controlled labs, including probing PWAs and using test equipment.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Can ultimately obtain a Secret level clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship.

You will go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you...

• Experience with programmable logic (FPGA)
• Familiar with system-on chip and embedded C
• Familiar with circuit design, layout and analysis tools

Why Work at APL?

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) brings world-class expertise to our nation's most critical defense, security, space and science challenges. While we are dedicated to solving complex challenges and pioneering new technologies, what makes us truly outstanding is our culture. We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.

At APL, we celebrate our differences of perspectives and encourage creativity and bold, new ideas. Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance. APL's campus is located in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. Learn more about our career opportunities athttp://www.jhuapl.edu/careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, occupation, marital or familial status, political opinion, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.APL is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals of all abilities, including those with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any part of the hiring process, please contactAccommodations@jhuapl.edu.

The referenced pay range is based on JHU APL's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level with consideration for internal parity. For salaried employees scheduled to work less than 40 hours per week, annual salary will be prorated based on the number of hours worked. APL may offer bonuses or other forms of compensation per internal policy and/or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be provided in the form of a sign-on bonus, relocation benefits, locality allowance or discretionary payments for exceptional performance. APL provides eligible staff with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement plans, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and training and development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.