Electrical Engineering Intern

Location: St. Petersburg

Summer Internship Program

Our paid Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting-edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem-solving skills, and practical experience in a full-time work environment.

Worker Type

Supplemental

Job Description

Our paid Summer Internship Program is designed to provide students with an immersive, hands-on experience within the aerospace and defense industry. Interns work alongside AV team members on meaningful projects involving cutting‑edge technology while developing professional relationships, strategic problem‑solving skills, and practical experience in a full‑time work environment.

This is a 12-week, onsite program intended for highly motivated and passionate students who are currently enrolled in college or are recent graduates. Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA, with a preference for students at the junior level or above.

Our program has been recognized by Yello and Way Up as one of the Top 100 Internship Programs in the United States for multiple years.

Depending on the team and location, students who are willing to relocate for their internship may be eligible for a relocation and housing reimbursement stipend.

This position will report onsite to the Sunrise, FL office.

Summary

As an Electrical Engineering Intern
, you’ll join AV’s Test Equipment Engineering Team and contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for unmanned aircraft and advanced robotics. You’ll assist in building and supporting test equipment, writing software, and troubleshooting systems — gaining valuable, real-world experience across the product development lifecycle.

This is an exciting opportunity to apply your academic training in a high-tech, fast-paced environment while working alongside experienced engineers and mentors.

Position Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, and troubleshooting of test equipment for printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs), subsystems, and full systems
• Help develop and deploy test software to support hardware integration and validation
• Support the maintenance and upgrade of test systems used during production
• Participate in test plan creation, requirements documentation, and validation strategies
• Assist in executing tests on power systems, avionics, and propulsion components (functional, performance, and environmental)
• Learn and apply engineering best practices, processes, and documentation standards
• Support hardware bring-up, test station calibration, and system verification
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including hardware, software, and systems engineers
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support ongoing engineering efforts

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Academic or personal project experience in one or more of the following:
• Power electronics, battery systems, or electric motors
• Embedded systems, FPGA, or RF systems
• Digital and analog circuit design
• Familiarity with electrical protocols such as I2C, SPI, UART, USB, CAN, or LVDS
• Basic programming knowledge in C, C++, or C#
• Exposure to test equipment like oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
• Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team

Preferred Qualifications & Competencies

• Hands‑on experience with PCB testing, debugging, or electronics prototyping
• Exposure to Visual Studio, Git, or hardware/software integration environments
• Familiarity with…