Intern, Electrical Engineer

L3Harris Technologies; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Northampton site offers an internship in Electrical Engineering to learn design, development, and integration of electronics for maritime applications. You will work hands-on with CCAs, assist with requirements, and support hardware bring-up in a production-like environment.

The role emphasizes circuit design, testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration, with exposure to schematic capture, PCB reviews, and various lab tools.

Qualifications

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related technical degree at an accredited university.
• Coursework/projects/internships in analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuit design.
• Familiarity with schematic capture, PCB layout, or circuit-simulation tools.
• Exposure to programming languages such as C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, VHDL, Verilog.
• Exposure to FPGA-based electronics, microcontrollers, or DSP.
• Interest in electronics used in maritime, defense, aerospace, or high-reliability applications.
• Understanding of electrical engineering principles, circuit analysis, and hardware design.
• Hands-on experience with hardware testing and basic lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and sustain electronics for maritime applications.
• Assist in review of requirements, component selection, and verification approaches.
• Support hardware bring-up, testing, and evaluation of prototypes and production hardware.
• Develop and support test methods, equipment, and cables for verification.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, software, firmware, manufacturing, quality, and supply-chain teams.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Mixed-signal design

Circuit analysis

Programming (C, C++, Python)

FPGA/microcontrollers

Laboratory testing

Oscilloscopes & test equipment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Mentor Graphics PADS/Xpedition

LTspice

MATLAB

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Intern, Electrical Engineer

Job Code: 43511

Job Location: Northampton, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

In this role, you will learn to design, develop, integrate, test, and sustain electronics for maritime applications at the L3Harris Northampton, Massachusetts site. The internship will teach you to how to take designs from concept through released hardware, system-level integration, production support, and fielded-product sustainment. In this onsite role you will learn hands-on Circuit Card Assembly design with cross-functional execution in a production environment.

Essential Functions:

• Support senior engineers in the design, development, testing, and documentation of mixed-signal Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs).
• Assist with reviewing requirements, conducting basic circuit analysis, selecting components, and developing verification approaches under engineering guidance.
• Support engineering reviews of Printed Wiring Board layouts and help coordinate questions related to fabrication and assembly.
• Assist with hardware bring-up, troubleshooting, test, checkout, and evaluation of prototypes and production hardware.
• Support development and use of test methods, test equipment, test sets, and cable harnesses used to verify electronic hardware.
• Assist with EMI design, testing, troubleshooting, and corrective-action activities for CCAs and related electronic systems.
• Support production and engineering teams by helping investigate electrical issues, document findings, and track corrective actions.
• Collaborate with systems, mechanical, software, firmware, manufacturing, quality, supply-chain, and program teams during design, integration, and test activities.
• Assist with engineering documentation, design reviews, trade studies, schedules, and technical presentations.
• Gain familiarity with engineering tools and processes, including schematic capture, PCB layout review, circuit simulation, configuration management, and product-development practices.

Qualifications:

• To be eligible, candidate's must be pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, a Master’s degree or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Science degree or related technical degree at an accredited university.

Preferred Skills:

• Coursework, projects, or internship experience involving analog, digital, or mixed-signal circuit design.
• Familiarity with schematic capture, PCB layout, or circuit-simulation tools such as Mentor Graphics PADS/Xpedition, LTspice, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Basic knowledge of printed wiring boards, component selection, electronic test equipment, or laboratory practices.
• Exposure to programming languages such as C, C++, Python, LabVIEW, VHDL, or Verilog.
• Familiarity with FPGA-based electronics, microcontrollers, or digital signal processing.
• Interest in electronics used in maritime, defense, aerospace, or other high-reliability applications.
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles, circuit analysis, and electronic hardware design.
• Interest in mixed-signal electronics, Circuit Card Assembly design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with electronic hardware testing, troubleshooting, and use of basic laboratory test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, and function generators.

PAY TRANSPARENCY:

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $25.50/hour - $48.00/hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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