Spacecraft Power Engineering Co-op: Hands-on Electronics

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

Job summary

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks an Electrical Engineering intern to join the Spacecraft Power Engineering Group. You will analyze, test, and deliver analog power electronics for space flight applications while learning to design and test hardware with full‑time engineers.

Qualified students are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with a 3.3 GPA or higher, available for at least 6 months in Laurel, and familiar with analog circuits. U.S.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering (or related field).
• GPA 3.3 on a 4.0 scale.
• Available for a 6-month (minimum) term in Laurel, MD.
• Familiar with analog electrical circuit components and concepts.
• Experience in DC/DC and AC/DC power conversion.
• Familiar with basic laboratory equipment (oscilloscopes, meters, power supplies).

Responsibilities

• Analyze, test, and deliver analog power electronics.
• Learn to design and test electronic hardware with full‑time staff.
• Develop analysis and simulation skills.

Skills

Analog circuits

Lab equipment

Project teamwork

Electrical design software

Simulation software

Analytical skills

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD seeks an Electrical Engineering intern to join the Spacecraft Power Engineering Group. You will analyze, test, and deliver analog power electronics for space flight applications while learning to design and test hardware with full‑time engineers.

Qualified students are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering with a 3.3 GPA or higher, available for at least 6 months in Laurel, and familiar with analog circuits. U.S.