Electrical/Software Engineer Intern

Description

Quantic BEI | Aerospace & Defense Technology

Quantic BEI is seeking a motivated Electrical and/or Software Engineering Intern to join our engineering team. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work on custom electronics and embedded systems designed for extreme environments supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout
• Support embedded firmware development (C/C++, Python, or similar)
• Help with hardware bring-up, debugging, and prototype testing
• Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, etc.)
• Contribute to system integration and engineering documentation
• Participate in design reviews and technical problem-solving

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world experience in aerospace and defense electronics
• Mentorship from experienced engineers
• Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering projects
• Potential pathway to full-time opportunities

If you’re passionate about building real hardware and software that operates in extreme environments, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering
• Foundation in circuit theory and/or embedded systems
• Programming experience (C, C++, Python, or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Relevant Hobbies and Interests

We value hands-on experience gained through personal projects and hobbies. Candidates with any of the following interests are encouraged to apply:

• Robotics – Building, programming, or competing with robots (FIRST Robotics, VEX, etc.)
• Embedded Systems Projects – Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, or custom PCB development
• Electronics Design – Circuit design, PCB fabrication, or power electronics projects
• Software Development – App development, firmware projects, open-source contributions
• Amateur Radio – RF experimentation, antenna design, or signal analysis
• Drones & UAVs – Flight controllers, autopilot systems, or telemetry systems
• Hackathons & Coding Competitions – Software development challenges or team competitions
• FPGA Projects – Digital logic design or hardware acceleration projects
• Automotive Electronics – ECU tuning, CAN bus projects, or EV systems
• Competition Teams – Formula SAE (Electrical), Baja SAE (Electrical), CubeSat, or similar

Bonus Experience

• PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, etc.)
• Microcontrollers (STM32, ARM, etc.)
• SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or Ethernet
• Git/version control workflows