Electrical Engineering Intern: AI & DSP for Sonar (Paid Summer)

Entertimeonline; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sentient Digital, Inc. in Warminster, PA, seeks Electrical Engineering or related majors for a paid 12-week summer internship on the AE&I team, focusing on signal processing, AI research, product development, and systems integration.

You design, test, and document DSP techniques, analyze acoustic data from Navy sensors, and participate in SBIR activities while reporting progress to stakeholders onsite.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen eligible for DoD Secret clearance.
• Enrolled as a college junior or above in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, underwater acoustics, or a related degree.
• Ability to undertake occasional CONUS travel.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and document digital signal processing techniques and AI algorithms for ASW systems.
• Analyze acoustic data from U.S. Navy sonobuoys and other sensors.
• Participate in SBIR research, development, and new business opportunities.
• Develop and deliver progress reports and presentations to stakeholders.

Skills

DoD clearance

Teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Travel CONUS

Written & oral communication

Education

Electrical Engineering / Applied Mathematics / Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

GIT

Agile

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time
• Manage Others No

Description

Company Overview

Sentient Digital, Inc. (SDi) is an engineering and technology company specializing in undersea warfare and maritime security solutions. With expertise spanning acoustics, digital signal processing, and mission systems integration, SDi develops proprietary products and provides deep engineering expertise that address the most complex challenges facing defense and security customers. Headquartered in Brunswick, Maine, SDi serves customers across the Department of War and allied nations.

Team Overview

SDi's Advanced Engineering & Innovations (AE&I) team specializes in Systems Engineering and Analysis, Digital Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Development, providing research & development and leading-edge technology to our customers.

Description

This is a paid, 12-week summer internship opportunity open to college juniors and above. The AE&I team is seeking Electrical Engineering or related Analyst students for paid internship positions to support our innovative signal processing and artificial intelligence research, product development, and systems integration at our Warminster, Pennsylvania facility.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and document digital signal processing techniques, artificial intelligence and algorithm advances, circuit and system design, and/or Operator-Machine Interface applications to focus on ASW systems and performance improvement
• Conduct in-depth analysis of acoustic data from U.S. Navy sonobuoys and other sensors
• Participate in SBIR Research & Development activities, including new business development and customer technologies
• Develop and deliver effective reports and presentations of progress and direction to business and customer audiences
  

Required Qualifications

• U.S. citizen eligible for a DoD Secret clearance
• Enrollment as a college junior or above in electrical engineering, applied mathematics, physics, underwater acoustics or a similar degree program
• Ability to undertake occasional CONUS travel
• Ability to work independently and in a team
  
• Strong written and oral presentation skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office products

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in real-time systems signal processing, artificial intelligence, circuit, and system design & development, including test and integration
• Experience with SONAR systems design and underwater acoustics data analysis
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, GIT, and Agile
  

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the fall and winter, with hiring decisions made and offer letters extended in late winter and early spring. Internships last approximately 12 weeks during the summer.

Additional Information

This is a paid internship. All workdays are in the office.

Candidates must be willing to submit to a background check prior to employment.

Physical requirements for this position include the ability to lift 25 pounds regularly, the ability to move safely in confined spaces, the ability to wear personal protective gear correctly when needed, the ability to go onsite to company and customer worksites, the ability to remain seated for extended periods of time, the ability to use a computer keyboard, and the ability to see and respond to dangerous situations when needed.

Sentient Digital, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.