PNT Systems Intern — GPS/Inertial & Embedded Tech

Pacific DEFENSE Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific Defense in Cedar Rapids, IA offers an internship focused on developing Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) equipment for CMOSS/SOSA-aligned systems. You will join engineering teams to perform research, testing, and analysis while learning how modern defense tech comes together in a mission-ready solution.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in EE/CS/related fields with interest in GPS/GNSS, RF, sensors, or embedded systems.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in engineering or CS.
• Interest in GPS/GNSS, inertial navigation, RF systems or embedded systems.
• Basic programming in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++.
• Strong problem solving and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a technical team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering teams with research, testing, and analysis related to PNT technologies.
• Assist with data collection, simulation, and performance evaluation of navigation systems.
• Document test results, technical findings, and system behavior.
• Collaborate with engineers across software, hardware, systems, and integration teams.
• Support lab testing, troubleshooting, and prototype development as needed.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Embedded systems

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering

Computer Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Computer Science

Job description

Pacific Defense in Cedar Rapids, IA offers an internship focused on developing Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) equipment for CMOSS/SOSA-aligned systems. You will join engineering teams to perform research, testing, and analysis while learning how modern defense tech comes together in a mission-ready solution.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in EE/CS/related fields with interest in GPS/GNSS, RF, sensors, or embedded systems.