Student Intern - Electrical Engineering (SATCOM)

Centurum; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Holidays

Paid Vacation & Sick Leave

Company-wide profit sharing

Job summary

Centurum is seeking a motivated Electrical Engineering Student Intern to support our CBSP engineering team on a part-time basis. This senior-level internship provides practical experience in engineering analysis, testing, documentation, and data collection under guidance from experienced engineers.

The role requires enrollment in a BS in Electrical Engineering at an accredited four-year university, with expected graduation within about a year, and the ability to work part-time during the

Qualifications

• Senior-level undergrad pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering
• Must be enrolled at an accredited four-year university
• Expected to graduate within ~1 year
• Strong fundamentals in electrical engineering
• Ability to read schematics, drawings and technical documentation
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel
• Able to work part-time during the academic year

Responsibilities

• Assist with engineering analysis, design, testing, and troubleshooting
• Support development and maintenance of engineering documentation
• Assist with laboratory testing and data collection
• Review drawings, schematics and specifications
• Perform basic engineering calculations and data analysis
• Support projects and assigned technical tasks
• Participate in team meetings and provide status updates

Skills

Senior undergraduate status

Electrical schematics reading

Analytical and communication skills

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Team collaboration

Part-time availability

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Centurum is seeking a motivated and technically capable Electrical Engineering Student Intern to support our CBSP engineering team on a part-time basis. This position is designed for a senior-level undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited four-year university.

The intern will gain practical engineering experience while supporting ongoing technical projects, engineering analysis, documentation, testing, and other engineering activities under the guidance of experienced engineers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist engineers with engineering analysis, design, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Support development and maintenance of engineering documentation.
• Assist with laboratory testing and collection of engineering data.
• Review technical drawings, schematics, and specifications.
• Perform basic engineering calculations and data analysis.
• Support engineering projects and assigned technical tasks.
• Participate in team meetings and provide status updates on assigned work.
• Perform other engineering-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

• Currently enrolled as a senior undergraduate student pursuing a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.
• Must be attending an accredited four-year university.
• Expected to graduate with a B.S. in Electrical Engineering within approximately one year.
• Strong academic background in electrical engineering fundamentals.
• Basic understanding of electrical/electronic circuits, systems, and engineering principles.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics, drawings, and technical documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team.
• Must be able to work part-time during the academic year.

Education: Senior-level undergraduate student pursuing a BS in Electrical Engineering

Work Location: San Diego, CA

This position is required to have and maintain a Secret US DoD security clearance.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with engineering design, testing, troubleshooting, or laboratory activities.
• Familiarity with CAD or electrical engineering design tools.
• Experience with circuit analysis, embedded systems, RF/electronics, or communications systems.
• Previous internship, project, laboratory, or hands-on engineering experience.
• Ability to prepare technical reports and engineering documentation.

REMARKS

Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Must be able to interface effectively with all levels of Government and Contractor technical and management personnel.

Compensation: $20 - $30 an hour. Compensation for positions at Centurum vary depending on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, location, responsibilities, skill set, and level of experience.

EOE M/F/Disability/Veteran

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for the following benefits enrollment from their date of hire:

• Health Insurance - Centurum provides insurance for employee and dependent in a comprehensive package. Coverage for vision care is included. This option is available on a cost-sharing basis.
• Dental Insurance - Available in conjunction with Health Insurance for an additional cost. Provides oral maintenance care for employee and dependent.
• Basic Life Insurance - Company provided benefit for all full-time employees.
• Supplemental Life Insurance - Optional life insurance coverage to employees at group rates.
• Dependant Life Insurance - Optional coverage for dependents at a group rate.
• Long Term Disability Insurance - Optional coverage available to employees at group rates.
• Vacation and Sick Leave - Leave accrual is determined by length of service.
• Holidays - The company observes ten paid holidays each year.
• Retirement 401(k) Plan - Centurum’s corporate benefits package includes 401K with a company bi-weekly match and a year-end profit sharing company match for all eligible employees. Investments can be made into selected funds under this plan.

Centurum is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing employment opportunities for all persons without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by U.S. law. Centurum makes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities.