Digital Electrical Engineering Intern (Comms/TVI)

Thales Defense & Security, Inc.; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. in Clarksburg, MD, is offering a Digital Electrical Engineering Intern (Comms/TVI) position for an 8-week summer session in 2027. The intern will work under a mentor in the Electrical Hardware design field, performing entry-level assignments and gaining exposure to the electrical job family.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, enrollment in an accredited university with at least 2 semesters completed in EE/CE/CS, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and English.

Qualifications

• Citizenship required; may require security clearance eligibility.
• Currently enrolled and have completed at least 2 semesters in EE/CE/CS.
• Proficient with MS Office.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Able to follow Thales policies, procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Work with a mentor in Electrical Hardware design on basic-to-intermediate tasks.
• Provide technical support to engineers on design and development projects.
• Under supervision, participate in hardware designs in assigned area.
• Use standard software tools common in Electrical Hardware design to complete basic tasks.
• Gather and analyze data to support engineering research.
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Enrolled in accredited university

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Policy compliance

Education

2 semesters in Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science

Job description

Digital Electrical Engineering Intern (Comms/TVI)

Req Id: 486

Location:

CLARKSBURG, MD, US, 20871
GERMANTOWN, MD, US, 20876

Date: Sep 7, 2026

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI)

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. (TDSI) Headquartered in Clarksburg, MD, is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense Air, Land and Sea domains for 60+ years. With over 1,000 employees, TDSI and its four subsidiaries (Advanced Acoustic Concepts, Digital Receiver Technology, Tampa Microwave, and Trusted Cyber Technologies), supports U.S. Joint Services, special operations forces and multi-national partners with a variety of communication, visualization, signal intelligence/electronic warfare, and sensor/sonar capabilities. TDSI's key technologies include tactical handheld radios, expeditionary satellite terminals, helmet-mounted displays, optics and target recognition capability, advanced radars, undersea sensing and missile systems. Lives depend on what we do!

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. has an opening for an Intern within the Electrical Engineering department for 8 weeks during the summer of 2027. This position will be responsible for some entry level assignments that will provide exposure to the electrical job family. This position is located in the Clarksburg, MD office and reports to the Manager of the Electrical Engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with a mentor in the Electrical Hardware design field to perform technical assignments with a basic degree of complexity.
• Provide technical support to engineers and scientific staff in design and development projects to find solutions to real world problems.
• Under close supervision, participate in Hardware designs in assigned area.
• Utilize standard software packages common in the Electrical Hardware Design discipline to complete basic tasks.
• Gather and analyze data or information in support of engineering research.
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated.
• Share technical information and promote open dialogue.
• Attend relevant seminars, facility tours, and interact with other students.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must be enrolled in an accredited university of college and have completed at least2 semesters within Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering or Computer Science fields.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must be proficient in English both verbal and written.
• Must be able to comply with Thales policies, procedures and guidelines

The hourly pay range for this role is $34.00 - $37.00 USD. The pay range provided is a good faith estimate representative of the experience level for the role described above. TDSI considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

ThalesDefense & Security, Inc.is committed to non-discrimination as applicable under federal, state and local laws. We are an E-Verify Employer.

Nearest Major Market: Washington DC