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AeroVironment

Robot type
Drone · Defense
Location
San DiegoCaliforniaUSA
Job type
Hardware
Posted
Oct 19, 2026
Internship

Electrical Engineering Intern

Job description

Summary As an Electrical Engineering Intern on our Counter-UAS team, you’ll contribute to the design, development, and testing of RF and electronic hardware for systems that detect, track, and defeat unmanned aircraft. You’ll work alongside engineers across RF front-end design, PCB design, firmware, and production engineering. You’ll support hardware bring-up, build and improve test equipment, write test software, and troubleshoot real hardware, gaining experience across the full lifecycle from prototype to production.

This is an opportunity to apply your academic training to a fielded defense product in a fast-paced environment, with close mentorship from experienced RF and hardware…

Job responsibilities

  • Assist in the design, bring-up, and debugging of RF and mixed-signal PCBAs, including RF front-end circuits such as LNAs, filters, power amplifiers, and switches
  • Perform RF measurements and characterization using spectrum analyzers, signal generators, vector network analyzers, and power meters
  • Help develop and maintain automated test software (Python, C/C++, or C#) for hardware validation and production test
  • Support the design, build, and calibration of test fixtures and stations used in development and production
  • Assist with schematic capture, layout reviews, and design documentation in Altium
  • Support firmware integration and testing on embedded processors and SDR/FPGA-based hardware
  • Participate in test plan creation, requirements verification, and environmental and performance testing
  • Assist production engineering with failure analysis, yield improvement, and resolving manufacturing issues

Job requirements

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Coursework or project experience in one or more of the following: RF/microwave circuits, antennas, or electromagneticsAnalog and digital circuit designEmbedded systems, FPGA, or software-defined radioPCB design and…
  • Familiarity with communication interfaces such as SPI, I2C, UART, USB, or Ethernet
  • Basic programming experience in Python, C, C++, or C#
  • Hands-on exposure to lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work well in a team
  • Experience with RF test equipment (spectrum analyzer, VNA, signal generator)
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