ECE Intern: Public-Sector Tech, Security & Impact

MITRE; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE is offering an internship opportunity for students pursuing Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, with ongoing enrollment through the following semester. The role covers electronic warfare, signal processing, communications, and embedded systems, emphasizing hands-on hardware prototyping and security-focused engineering.

Successful candidates will engage in projects across antennas, radar, SIGINT, and maritime systems, with a chance to contribute to national security initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student pursuing an accredited degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related disciplines.
• Must continue to be enrolled the semester following the internship.
• Foundational knowledge in electrical and/or computer engineering including relevant tools, methodologies, and programming languages.
• Must have sustained excellence in academic performance.

Responsibilities

• Electronic Warfare and Signal Processing: Antennas, electromagnetics, sensors, radar, photonics, and advanced signal processing.
• Communications and Spectrum Operations: Wireless communications, SIGINT, spectrum management, and PNT.
• Embedded Systems and Security: Electronics design, embedded security, and cryptographic systems.
• Prototyping and Advanced Manufacturing: Rapid hardware prototyping, mechanical design, reliability analysis, and advanced manufacturing techniques.
• Maritime Systems Development: Acoustic and ocean modeling, SONAR system analysis, and transducer design.

Skills

EE concepts

Programming basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering

Job description

MITRE is offering an internship opportunity for students pursuing Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering, with ongoing enrollment through the following semester. The role covers electronic warfare, signal processing, communications, and embedded systems, emphasizing hands-on hardware prototyping and security-focused engineering.

Successful candidates will engage in projects across antennas, radar, SIGINT, and maritime systems, with a chance to contribute to national security initiatives