2026 Electrical Engineer Intern

Role overview

What you’ll do

• Design electronics from concept to functional prototype, including hardware selection, PCB design, and system-level integration.
• Troubleshoot electrical and software issues using lab equipment and software debugging tools.
• Develop low-level firmware and software for microcontrollers and embedded Linux systems, plus development and testing tools.
• Work with electrical, mechanical, software, firmware, and test engineers to deliver functional products.
• Support new developments, active deployments, and customer-operated hardware.
• Manage involvement in multiple projects at different stages concurrently.

Required qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Returning to school after the internship to continue academic studies for at least one quarter or semester.
• Ability to obtain an Australian Government Security Clearance.
• Ability to complete an in-person 12-week internship at an office during summer 2026–2027.

Preferred qualifications

• Familiarity with test equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, debuggers, current probes, and test automation.
• Familiarity with software development processes and tools such as Git, GitHub, and JIRA.
• Familiarity with interfaces such as Ethernet, CAN, I2C, SPI, PCIe, and USB.
• Familiarity with embedded Linux development, including device trees, hardware drivers, bootloaders, and basic Unix/Linux tools.
• Strong organization and written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with Altium Designer or equivalent electronic design automation tools.
• Proficiency in languages such as C/C++, Python, Rust, or Haskell.

Compensation

• The posting describes the salary range as an estimate based on compensation factors but provides no amount or pay cadence.
• The internship is described as paid.

Benefits

• The posting describes benefits for full-time employees; it does not specify which benefits apply to interns.