Shipboard Electrical Engineer Intern

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory; Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 31,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Maritime Electrical Engineering Intern to help design, prototype, and field-test shipboard electronics for national security missions at sea. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative electrical systems from concept through field validation.

Responsibilities include developing shipboard systems, performing lab and on-vessel testing, documenting designs, and researching emerging technologies. A B.S.

Qualifications

• Working toward a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Interest in design, assembly, or testing of electrical systems.
• Proficiency in analog/digital circuit design.
• Experience with lab equipment (e.g., spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes).
• Willingness to work periodically on a U.S. Navy vessel with a complementary team of experts.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
• Eligibility for Interim Secret clearance with potential to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop shipboard systems applying core electrical skills in analog and digital circuit design for rapid-fielding maritime systems.
• Perform testing and quality control for maritime systems in lab and on Navy platforms.
• Document designs and prepare technical reports for electrical integration and installation.
• Research new technologies and develop prototypes for new capabilities.

Skills

Analog design

Digital design

Lab equipment

Circuit design

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) seeks a Maritime Electrical Engineering Intern to help design, prototype, and field-test shipboard electronics for national security missions at sea. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to deliver innovative electrical systems from concept through field validation.

Responsibilities include developing shipboard systems, performing lab and on-vessel testing, documenting designs, and researching emerging technologies. A B.S.