Electrical/Computer Engineering Internship — Public Impact

MITRE; Fairborn (OH); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks engineering interns in Electrical and Computer Engineering to work on defense-related projects that strengthen national security and public safety. You will explore electronics design, embedded security, and prototyping across multiple domains.

Successful candidates are enrolled in accredited programs, maintain strong academic records, and can apply foundational knowledge to practical, real-world challenges within MITRE’s collaborative and mission-driven environment.

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

Programming knowledge

Analytical thinking

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Related disciplines

Job description

MITRE seeks engineering interns in Electrical and Computer Engineering to work on defense-related projects that strengthen national security and public safety. You will explore electronics design, embedded security, and prototyping across multiple domains.

Successful candidates are enrolled in accredited programs, maintain strong academic records, and can apply foundational knowledge to practical, real-world challenges within MITRE’s collaborative and mission-driven environment.