Electrical Engineering Intern — Racing Systems Prototyping

Hendrick Automotive Group; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports invites you to join as an Electrical Engineering Intern for Fall 2026, with options for a six- or twelve-month term. You will work on electrical systems for race vehicles in a fast-paced environment, performing design, testing, and integration tasks across teams.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from wiring harness design to data collection, while collaborating with engineers and technicians to improve performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or related technical field.
• Familiarity with Github, DMMs, and Oscilloscopes is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and testing of electrical systems.
• Assist with wiring harness design, sourcing components, and power system troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with mechanical/design engineers to integrate electrical systems within space and weight limits.
• Build prototypes, perform bench and vehicle tests, collect data, and suggest improvements.
• Create/update wire harness schematics, wiring diagrams, and test reports.
• Partner with technicians and multidisciplinary teams.
• Contribute ideas to refine designs and grow technical skills.

Skills

Electrical fundamentals

Circuit design

Microcontrollers

Power distribution

Controls systems

Programming

Teamwork

Github

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Github

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports invites you to join as an Electrical Engineering Intern for Fall 2026, with options for a six- or twelve-month term. You will work on electrical systems for race vehicles in a fast-paced environment, performing design, testing, and integration tasks across teams.

You’ll gain hands-on experience from wiring harness design to data collection, while collaborating with engineers and technicians to improve performance and reliability.