Electrical Engineering Intern

OKSI • Torrance, CA

9h

About The Position

This internship supports the electrical engineering team in the design, development, testing, and documentation of electronics for embedded and instrumentation systems. We are seeking students or recent graduates pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field who are interested in gaining hands-on experience in a collaborative, engineering-focused environment.

Interns will assist with circuit development, testing activities, system integration, and documentation under the guidance of experienced engineers. Internship scope and level will be determined at the time of offer based on academic standing, skills, and experience.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles such as circuit analysis, electronics, or embedded systems through coursework or projects
• Exposure to lab work or academic projects involving electrical systems
• Basic familiarity with electrical test equipment such as multimeters or oscilloscopes
• Ability to follow technical instructions and work effectively in a team environment
• Comfortable working in a lab or hands-on technical setting
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn
• To comply with U.S. Government export control regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), you must be a U.S. person as defined by law. A U.S. person includes a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), or an individual otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorization from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to circuit design or simulation tools such as Altium, KiCad, LTspice, MATLAB, or similar
• Familiarity with microcontrollers, embedded systems, or sensors through coursework or projects
• Experience supporting testing or troubleshooting activities in a lab environment
• Interest in aerospace, defense, sensing technologies, or embedded AI systems
• Familiarity with technical documentation or version-controlled design files

Responsibilities

• Support electrical design and development activities including basic circuit analysis, prototyping, and testing under engineer supervision
• Assist with integration of electrical components, sensors, and subsystems into larger hardware platforms
• Support lab activities including test setup, data collection, and basic troubleshooting
• Assist with validation and debugging of electrical systems and components
• Help prepare and maintain technical documentation such as schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and engineering notes
• Participate in design discussions, reviews, and cross-functional meetings as appropriate
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, and systems engineers on development efforts
• Support field testing, internal evaluations, or demonstrations as needed
• Follow established engineering processes, safety procedures, and quality standards
• Perform other engineering-related tasks as assigned based on project needs and experience level

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern