Electrical /Software Engineer Intern

Job TypeInternshipDescriptionQuantic BEI | Aerospace & Defense TechnologyQuantic 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 DoAssist with circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layoutSupport embedded firmware development (C/C++, Python, or similar)Help with hardware bring-up, debugging, and prototype testingUse lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, etc.)Contribute to system integration and engineering documentationParticipate in design reviews and technical problem-solvingWhat You’ll GainReal-world experience in aerospace and defense electronicsMentorship from experienced engineersExposure to multidisciplinary engineering projectsPotential pathway to full-time opportunitiesIf you’re passionate about building real hardware and software that operates in extreme environments, we’d love to hear from you.RequirementsWhat We’re Looking ForCurrently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, or Software EngineeringFoundation in circuit theory and/or embedded systemsProgramming experience (C, C++, Python, or similar)Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detailRelevant Hobbies and InterestsWe 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 developmentElectronics Design – Circuit design, PCB fabrication, or power electronics projectsSoftware Development – App development, firmware projects, open-source contributionsAmateur Radio – RF experimentation, antenna design, or signal analysisDrones & UAVs – Flight controllers, autopilot systems, or telemetry systemsHackathons & Coding Competitions – Software development challenges or team competitionsFPGA Projects – Digital logic design or hardware acceleration projectsAutomotive Electronics – ECU tuning, CAN bus projects, or EV systemsCompetition Teams – Formula SAE (Electrical), Baja SAE (Electrical), CubeSat, or similarBonus ExperiencePCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, etc.)Microcontrollers (STM32, ARM, etc.)SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or EthernetGit/version control workflows