Remote Embedded Sensor & Circuits Intern

ISU Research Park; Ames, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

ISU Research Park in Ames, Iowa, invites students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields to join our engineering team as a hands-on intern. You will assist with electrical distribution concepts, sensor integration, circuit design, data acquisition, and prototype testing in a collaborative R&D environment.

Successful candidates are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, demonstrate practical coding skills in Python, experience with CAD/CAM tools, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Physics, or related field.
• Proficient in Python, Solid Modeling and circuit design.
• Hands-on analog and digital circuit design with sensors.
• Familiar with MS Office and SharePoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and attention to detail.
• Interest in federal engineering programs and multidisciplinary challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing technical programs for low to medium voltage systems.
• Design and build analog and digital circuits for sensors.
• Integrate sensors with microcontrollers for data acquisition.
• Analyze sensor data to support RDT&E development.
• Prototype sensor-based devices with CAD and 3D printing.
• Support experiments, documentation, and testing in labs.
• Prepare materials for industry events and reviews.
• Collaborate in design concept discussions with leads.
• Contribute to market and tech trend research.
• Assist in internal presentations and demonstrations.

Skills

Python

Solid modeling

Circuit design

Sensor integration

MS Office / SharePoint

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering / Engineering Science / Physics (in progress)

Tools

CAD tools

Job description

ISU Research Park in Ames, Iowa, invites students pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or related fields to join our engineering team as a hands-on intern. You will assist with electrical distribution concepts, sensor integration, circuit design, data acquisition, and prototype testing in a collaborative R&D environment.

Successful candidates are currently pursuing a bachelor's degree, demonstrate practical coding skills in Python, experience with CAD/CAM tools, and strong communication.