SSED Test Engineering Intern - Spring 2026 - SEAL

Cognitioworld; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cognitioworld in Smyrna, GA is seeking motivated electrical engineering interns to support the Sensor Systems Engineering Division. You will engage in hands-on testing, data analysis, and documentation tasks to support research projects.

Responsibilities include assisting in RF and analog/digital testing, developing automated test scripts in Python or LabVIEW, and assembling custom modules. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Full-time interns must be registered for full-time internship credit; part-time interns must be registered for 6 or more credit hours.
• Knowledge of RF, analog, and digital circuit testing is preferred.
• Experience with lab instrumentation such as power supplies, multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience in scripting languages like Python or LabVIEW.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and tools.
• Ability to work independently following tasks and departmental guidelines.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to federal government research contracts.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist Research Engineers in various engineering tasks within the Sensor Systems Engineering Division (SSED).
• Participate in testing and characterization of analog and digital components and systems.
• Analyze measured test data.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts.
• Assemble and wire custom modules and chassis.
• Assist engineers with creating supporting technical documentation.

Skills

RF testing

Analog/digital testing

Data analysis

Communication

Independence

Security clearance eligibility

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

Oscilloscope

Spectrum Analyzer

Power supplies

Multi-meter

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist Research Engineers in various engineering tasks within the Sensor Systems Engineering Division (SSED).
• Participate in testing and characterization of analog and digital components and systems.
• Analyze measured test data.
• Develop and execute automated test scripts.
• Assemble and wire custom modules and chassis.
• Assist engineers with creating supporting technical documentation.

About You

The company is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Full-time interns must be registered for full-time internship credit; part-time interns must be registered for 6 or more credit hours.
• Knowledge of RF, analog, and digital circuit testing is preferred.
• Experience with lab instrumentation such as power supplies, multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and oscilloscopes.
• Experience in scripting languages like Python or LabVIEW.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to quickly learn new software applications and tools.
• Ability to work independently following tasks and departmental guidelines.
• U.S. citizenship is required due to federal government research contracts.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active security clearance.

Compensation & Benefits

• Work hours range from 20 to 40 hours per week.