Opportunity: Advanced Systems Lab

Opportunity Number:

NAWCAD-004

Opportunity Location:

Pax River, MD

Opportunity Description:

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our team as an Electrical Engineering Intern for Instrumentation Systems. This position offers hands-on experience in designing electrical components, collaborating with vendors to test and refine hardware, and troubleshooting complex instrumentation systems. The intern will work closely with experienced engineers to ensure the reliability and performance of electrical systems used in aircraft instrumentation.

Responsibilities:

Electrical Component Design:
Design and develop electrical components for instrumentation systems, including circuit boards, wiring harnesses, and connectors.
Create detailed schematics and documentation for electrical designs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure designs meet system requirements and constraints.

Work with Vendors to Test Hardware and Find Fixes:
Collaborate with vendors to test their hardware and ensure compatibility with instrumentation systems.
Identify issues in vendor-provided hardware and work with vendors to implement fixes and improvements.
Document test results and provide feedback to vendors for hardware optimization.

Troubleshoot Instrumentation Systems:
Diagnose and resolve issues in instrumentation systems, including electrical malfunctions and integration challenges.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to ensure system reliability.
Conduct functional tests to validate system performance after troubleshooting.

Opportunity Skill Set:

Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.