Systems Electrical Engineering Intern

Cubic Corporation; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Cubic Corporation's Cubic Secure Comms is seeking a Systems Electrical Engineering Intern to support development, testing, and sustainment of advanced RF communication systems. You will gain hands-on experience with RF engineering, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and basic circuit and system design in a collaborative engineering environment.

The internship offers mentoring from experienced engineers, exposure to prototyping, data analysis, and participation in design reviews.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of RF communications, electronics, and circuit theory.
• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and data analysis tools is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist engineers with RF communications system testing, integration, and validation.
• Perform laboratory measurements using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other test equipment.
• Support troubleshooting of RF, digital, and analog hardware issues.
• Collect, document, and analyze test data and prepare technical reports.
• Participate in basic electrical and RF circuit design activities.
• Assist with prototype assembly, verification, and performance evaluations.
• Follow engineering processes, documentation standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

RF basics

Lab equipment

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Education

Pursuing BS in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Signal generators

Job description

Business Unit: Cubic Defense Company Details: When you join Cubic, you become part of a company that creates and delivers technology solutions in transportation to make people's lives easier by simplifying their daily journeys, and defense capabilities to help promote mission success and safety for those who serve their nation. Led by our talented teams around the world, Cubic is committed to solving global issues through innovation and service to our customers and partners.

We have a top-tier portfolio of businesses, including Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS) and Cubic Defense (CD). Explore more on Cubic.com.

Job Details:

Electrical Engineering Intern - RF Communications

Location: Cubic Secure Comms

Cubic Secure Comms is seeking a motivated Systems Electrical Engineering Intern to support the development, testing, and sustainment of advanced RF communication systems. This internship provides hands-on experience with RF communications, laboratory testing, troubleshooting, and basic circuit and system design in a collaborative engineering environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist engineers with RF communications system testing, integration, and validation.
• Perform laboratory measurements using oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, signal generators, and other test equipment.
• Support troubleshooting of RF, digital, and analog hardware issues.
• Collect, document, and analyze test data and prepare technical reports.
• Participate in basic electrical and RF circuit design activities.
• Assist with prototype assembly, verification, and performance evaluations.
• Follow engineering processes, documentation standards, and quality requirements.

Qualifications:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Basic understanding of RF communications, electronics, and circuit theory.
• Familiarity with laboratory test equipment and data analysis tools is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute to innovative secure communications solutions.

This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience in RF engineering while working alongside experienced professionals developing mission-critical communication technologies.

Cubic Pay Range:

$28.00 - $43.00 + benefits.

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), and other law.

Worker Type: Employee

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on any protected characteristic under applicable law.