Electrical Engineer Internship (Summer 2027)

Centro Escolar University; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wage

Hourly internship pay: $30-$40 per hr

Flexible 9/80 schedule with every‑fr/2

Recognition and rewards for contrib

Job summary

Centro Escolar University is seeking a motivated engineering student for an internship that applies classroom-learned skills to defense programs, including airborne mission computers, display processing, stores management, and radar processing systems.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams on technical programs aligned with the core mission, contribute to national security solutions, and engage in research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific or technical discipline, preferably sophomore standing or higher.
• Thorough understanding of engineering technology.
• Interest in electrical hardware development processes.
• Experience with circuit analysis, simulations, and troubleshooting from classroom and lab work.
• Ability to persevere through challenges with minimal direction.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work.
• Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred at time of hire; applicants must meet eligibility for access to classified information.

Responsibilities

• Apply classroom-learned skills to support defense programs including airborne mission computers, display processing computers, stores management systems, and radar processing systems.
• Work collaboratively with teams on technical programs aligned with the core mission.
• Contribute to solutions that support national security missions.
• Engage in research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Circuit analysis

Troubleshooting in lab

Perseverance

Strong learning ability

Education

Enrollment in accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Apply classroom-learned skills to support defense programs including airborne mission computers, display processing computers, stores management systems, and radar processing systems.


• Work collaboratively with teams on technical programs aligned with the core mission.


• Contribute to solutions that support national security missions.


• Engage in research-oriented work alongside award-winning teams.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following requirements:

• Enrollment in an accredited degree program in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related scientific or technical discipline, preferably sophomore standing or higher.


• Thorough understanding of engineering technology.


• Interest in electrical hardware development processes.


• Experience with circuit analysis, simulations, and troubleshooting from classroom and lab work.


• Ability to persevere through challenges with minimal direction.


• U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of work.


• Department of Defense Secret security clearance preferred at time of hire; applicants must meet eligibility for access to classified information.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive wage.


• The hourly pay range for this internship is $30-$40 per hour, depending on the candidate’s current standing in school (i.e. sophomore, senior).


• Flexible schedules with every other Friday off work (9/80 schedule).


• Recognition and rewards for contributions.