2027 Internship – Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer - Engineering & Test

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory is seeking interns to gain hands-on engineering experience developing and testing advanced sensor and electro-mechanical systems for maritime and undersea applications. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers on design, prototyping, integration, analysis, fabrication, and testing projects supporting U.S. Navy missions.

What you'll do:

• Design mechanical parts and assemblies using CAD software such as SolidWorks
• Use modeling, simulation, and finite element analysis (FEA) tools to support system design
• Create design drawings, images, and documentation
• Collaborate with fabrication staff to plan and execute fabrication and assembly
• Assist in analyzing and testing systems for maritime applications
• Support R&D efforts by contributing to new concepts, components, and assemblies
• Design, analyze, and test prototype sensor systems and testbeds for maritime environments
• Develop electrical schematics, circuit boards, and complex systems
• Build custom sensor interfaces and associated signal conditioning, filtering, and data acquisition systems using A/D and D/A converters
• Support lab testing of electrical sensors, power hardware, distribution systems, and imaging systems using tools such as oscilloscopes, function generators, optical detectors, and spectrum analyzers
• Contribute to R&D efforts, including brainstorming new initiatives and system concepts
• Assist in system analysis and testing for maritime applications

What they're looking for:

• Are pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Are curious, eager to learn, and willing to expand your skills
• Have completed 200-level or higher coursework relevant to Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, including Physics, Mechanics, Dynamics, CAD, and FEA
• Have hands-on experience with prototype development, circuit design, debugging, PCB design, interfacing analog electronics with FPGAs/microcontrollers (I2C, SPI, USB), system integration and testing, data acquisition, power distribution, or similar tasks
• Are familiar with lab instruments and engineering software, including Altium, PSpice, LabView (for electrical design) and CAD, SolidWorks, MATLAB, C/C++, Arduino, Microsoft Office
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 Scale
• Are able to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship
• Are proficient in engineering and software tools such as CAD, Solidworks, C, C++, Arduino, MATLAB, Altium
• Hold an active Secret or higher-level clearance

Benefits:

• Hands-on engineering experience
• Real-world experience working on meaningful projects
• Collaborate with experienced engineers
• Generous benefits
• A robust education assistance program
• Unparalleled retirement contributions
• A healthy work/life balance
• Retirement plans
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance