Embedded Systems Intern — Hardware & Software (ECE)

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 32,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks an engineering intern to design, analyze, test and deploy embedded electrical and electromechanical systems. You will work with a team of experienced engineers on projects supporting the DoD and NASA, gaining hands-on experience across hardware and software development.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering and have coursework or project experience in

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience in design, test, and development of electrical hardware and software systems.
• Experience designing and prototyping electronic circuitry with FPGAs, DSPs, microcontrollers, sensors and power supplies.
• Programming experience in C, C++, Python or HDL (VHDL/Verilog).
• Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools like SPICE, MATLAB/SIMULINK.
• Experience in test and measurement using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, function generators.
• Strong documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to obtain Interim Secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design embedded systems, including hardware and software.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to capture requirements, design circuits, select components, and validate designs through modeling and simulation.
• Showcase work at design reviews and produce documentation for communication, fabrication and operation of designs.
• Test, integrate, and deploy embedded and electrical systems into larger projects.
• Procure hardware to support assembly and test of designs.
• Brainstorm innovative solutions to national challenges.

Skills

Embedded systems

Circuit design

Modeling & simulation

C/C++

Python

HDL (VHDL/Verilog)

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

SPICE

MATLAB/SIMULINK

Altium

Eagle

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Laurel, MD seeks an engineering intern to design, analyze, test and deploy embedded electrical and electromechanical systems. You will work with a team of experienced engineers on projects supporting the DoD and NASA, gaining hands-on experience across hardware and software development.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's in electrical or computer engineering and have coursework or project experience in