Intern - Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities

Persistent Systems is looking for a talented Electrical Engineer Intern with experience in circuit design to join our team during the Summer of 2026. The position involves assisting in the design, development, and prototyping of the electronic assemblies for next generation products and/or upgrades to current products. Responsibilities also include developing documentation, testing, and technical support to manufacturing.

Position Responsibilities

Assisting with defining system and circuit level requirements

Assisting with the design of circuits, performing analysis/simulations, and creating schematics

Assisting layout engineers with PCB design

Interfacing with Mechanical Engineers to assure all packaging and thermal constraints are met

Assisting with hardware and software testing

Assisting in the development of concept prototypes

Providing technical support to Operations

Job Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Must be working toward a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering or a related field or have equivalent experience

Experience with digital and analog circuit design

Familiar with methods of the design of high-speed hardware

Applicant must have a security clearance or able to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of audio/video encoder/decoders and interfaces

Exposure to Embedded Firmware Development in Assembly, C and/or C++

Experience in electromagnetic capability (EMC) testing and design

Knowledge of internal and external data buses such as SPI, I2C, LAN, USB, PCIe, etc.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

Ability to work with a great deal of autonomy

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively in a team environment

The base pay for this role can vary from $25 to $30 an hour on individual qualifications.

Company Overview

Persistent Systems, LLC is a leading global provider of mobile networking solutions for military, first responder, government, and commercial markets. We engineer our Wave Relay® MANET and Cloud Relay™ technology to transmit voice, video, and situational awareness under the most difficult conditions. Through the Wave Relay® Ecosystem, an alliance of industry-leading companies, Persistent unites warfighters, UGVs, UAVs, sensors, cameras, and devices on a common network. Persistent was founded in 2007 and has offices in New York City, Colorado, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Wyoming.

Intern (Full Time)