Racing Electrical Engineer Intern: Systems, Prototyping & Testing

Hendrick Automotive Group; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hendrick Motorsports is seeking an Electrical Engineer intern for the Fall 2026 quarter. This on-site internship offers hands-on learning in electrical system design, development, and testing within a fast-paced race engineering environment.

You will support wiring harness design, component sourcing, and troubleshooting power systems, while collaborating with mechanical and design engineers to integrate electrical systems into vehicles, considering space and weight constraints.

Qualifications

• 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 the design, development, and testing of electrical systems.
• Assist with wiring harness design, component sourcing and troubleshooting of power systems.
• Work alongside mechanical and design engineers to integrate electrical systems into vehicles, considering space and weight constraints.
• Help build prototypes, conduct bench and on-vehicle tests, collect data, and recommend improvements.
• Create and update wire harness schematics, wiring diagrams, and test reports to support the engineering team.
• Partner with electrical technicians and multidisciplinary teams, gaining exposure to real-world engineering processes.
• Contribute ideas to refine designs and improve performance while developing your own technical skills.

Skills

Analog/digital circuit design

Microcontrollers

Power distribution

Controls systems

Programming

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering (pursuing)

Tools

Github

Oscilloscopes

DMMs

Job description

Hendrick Motorsports is seeking an Electrical Engineer intern for the Fall 2026 quarter. This on-site internship offers hands-on learning in electrical system design, development, and testing within a fast-paced race engineering environment.

You will support wiring harness design, component sourcing, and troubleshooting power systems, while collaborating with mechanical and design engineers to integrate electrical systems into vehicles, considering space and weight constraints.