Systems Engineering Intern

Ultra Electronics Group•Chantilly, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Protecting What Matters. Powering the Future of Naval Technology. Your work here has global impact. From developing sonar and radar systems to advancing unmanned and undersea platforms, our technologies empower the U.S. Navy and allied forces to operate in some of the world’s most complex environments. As the maritime and underwater battlespace evolves, we continue to push boundaries—driven by innovation, accountability, and a shared commitment to excellence. Join us as we shape the future of naval warfare—safeguarding the seas and strengthening navies worldwide. Nationality Requirements Due to the nature of the programs we support, certain roles may require candidates to meet U.S. nationality requirements and be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Position Summary Ultra Maritime is searching for a highly motivated and detail-oriented Systems Engineering Intern to support the development of new Radar systems. Working closely with RF, Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers, the System Engineering Intern will support the system development from initial design, through design finalization, and through the integration and test phases. The System Engineering Intern will have the opportunity to support the development and selection of key technologies for the Navy and will have the opportunity to work with complex software algorithms and cutting-edge digital signal processing hardware.

Requirements

Currently enrolled as at least a Sophomore in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related engineering or scientific discipline, ideally with a GPA of 3.0 or more
Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance. Security clearances are granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

Strong attention to detail and work ethic
Experience within the systems engineering discipline
Experience with Radar systems, other RF based systems, or similar signal processing systems
Laboratory support skills including electronics test equipment usage and setup and use of Linux-based systems.
Planning, reviewing, and executing integration and test events for combined hardware and software systems
Documenting and specifying system and subsystem level requirements
Working with a team to jointly develop a system during various phases of the development lifecycle.
Matlab, Mathcad, or other Modeling Languages and/or Python
Model Based Systems Engineering