Electrical Engineering Intern - (Baton Rouge, LA)

Bascom Hunter develops aerospace and defense systems and is seeking an Electrical Engineering Intern to support the development, integration, and testing of these systems. The intern will assist with electrical and electronic system design, test equipment development, embedded systems, engineering analyses, documentation, and multidisciplinary project activities.

What you'll do:

• Assist in the design, development, integration, and testing of electrical and electronic systems
• Design, build, wire, and troubleshoot test fixtures and engineering test equipment
• Support testing and debugging of electronic hardware, embedded systems, and system-level assemblies
• Develop and execute test plans, procedures, and engineering documentation
• Conduct circuit analysis, simulations, and other engineering analyses to evaluate system performance
• Assist with embedded systems, microcontrollers, digital signal processing, and related electronics development
• Support development and testing of thermal management, power, and control systems
• Develop or modify LabVIEW programs and other software used for testing and data acquisition
• Create and update engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, technical meetings, and project discussions
• Research emerging technologies and evaluate potential applications for aerospace and defense systems
• Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, software, systems, and other engineering disciplines to support project requirements

What they're looking for:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Foundational understanding of electrical engineering principles, circuit analysis, and electronic systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate-level student preferred
• Knowledge or coursework related to embedded systems, microcontrollers, digital signal processing, or electronics preferred
• Experience with engineering analysis and simulation tools such as SPICE, MATLAB, or similar software preferred
• Software programming experience is desired

Benefits:

• Paid internship
• Flexible full-time or part-time schedule depending on the academic calendar and candidate availability
• Flexible start and end dates based on availability and program needs
• Opportunity to gain practical experience working on aerospace and defense programs
• May lead to consideration for future internship or full-time employment opportunities with Bascom Hunter