Electrical Engineer Internship (Summer 2027)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

9/80 schedule

Rewards program

Job summary

Cagayan State University in Bloomington, IL offers a hands-on engineering internship to work on defense-related systems such as airborne mission computers, displays, and radar processing. You will apply classroom skills in a collaborative setting on programs tied to national security missions.

The role emphasizes hardware development, circuit analysis, simulations, and troubleshooting within a research-focused team, with flexible scheduling and strong recognition for contributions.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an accredited engineering degree in a relevant field (e.g., Computer, Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical).
• Strong understanding of engineering technology and lab-based principles.
• Interest in electrical hardware development processes and real-world applications.
• Experience with circuit analysis, simulations, and troubleshooting from coursework or labs.
• Ability to persevere through challenges with minimal direction.
• U.S. citizenship required due to the nature of work; security clearance preferred.

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

Circuit analysis

Simulations

Troubleshooting

Perseverance

Citizenship requirement

Education

Engineering degree program

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.