Electrical Engineering Intern

Arcfield is a leading provider of full lifecycle, mission-focused systems engineering and integration capabilities to the U.S. government and its allies. The company has more than 60 years of proven experience providing advanced engineering and analysis, IT and C5ISR capabilities to support our nation’s most critical national security missions. Headquartered in Chantilly, VA and with 16 offices around the world, Arcfield employs approximately 1,200 engineers, analysts, IT specialists, and other professionals who put our customers’ missions first, helping them solve their most complex challenges through innovations in modeling, simulation and analysis, digital transformation and C5ISR. Visit arcfield.com for more details.

Orion Space Solutions (Orion) was born out of the vision for applying fundamental space physics knowledge to address real-world problems. Founded in 2005, and based in Louisville, Colorado, Orion is a leader in the “New Space” small satellite industry. We leverage our scientific and engineering expertise to develop unique solutions to address complex space physics challenges, including instrumentation, modeling capabilities, and data analytics; Orion turns science into data, data into knowledge. We are scientists, researchers, engineers and businesspeople dedicated to solving global problems that affect how people live, work and play on our planet and in space through applied science backed by empirical knowledge. If you want to be part of a highly collaborative team, work in an amazing environment surrounded by the best and the brightest, solving BIG problems for our planet, read on.  

 

Working closely with our engineers, you will be responsible for developing novel electrical designs spanning from wire harnesses and PCBAs to full systems, in addition to exposure to the other sub-systems within the engineering organization. Orion is a highly collaborative environment, and our interns will be encouraged to work with mentors and other team members to execute complex projects. 

Must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering 

 Nice to Have 

• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers 
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic professional setting with changing needs and requirements 
• Experience designing multi-layer PCBAs for high-speed digital applications 
• Experience with high performance kW scale isolated power converter design 
• Experience designing analog control loops, solid state load switches, motor inverters, EMI/EMC compliance, or sensor signal conditioning circuits 
• Experience with digital processors, FPGAs, memory chips, or network switches 
• Proficient with circuit simulation tools such as LTspice 
• Experience with component selection for use in radiation environments 
• Experience programming in C/C++, Python, or Matlab 

This is the projected compensation range for this position. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate. Intern hourly rates are determined based upon the technical/non-technical nature of the position and years of education/experience.

Min (Hourly): $22
Max (Hourly): $28

EEO

Arcfield proactively fulfills its role as an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active-Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law.