Electrical Engineer Intern

About Oshkosh Defense, an Oshkosh company

Oshkosh Defense stands behind those who dedicate their lives to protecting others.  As an industry-leading tactical vehicle manufacturer, every day we strive to meet or exceed our customers' ever-changing needs with next generation defense technologies and advanced systems.  We operate with unparalleled commitment to those who depend on our products and services worldwide to perform their missions.

As an Electrical Engineer Intern for the summer of 2026, your responsibility will be to work along-side Oshkosh Electrical Engineers, assisting with projects to gain knowledge and experience in various aspects of Engineering, all while making a tangible impact on the world around you.

YOUR IMPACT

As an Electrical Engineer Intern your experience may include:

• Support Electrical Engineers in the design and integration of vehicle control/embedded systems development
• Select parts or components for quality conscious design, i.e., weight, cost, reliability, and ease of manufacturing
• Use 3D modeling software (CATIA, Creo, and/or SolidWorks) integrated with analytical circuit software to develop wire harnesses for trucks
• Follow project on the assembly floor for prototype, pilot, or production build and provide technical assistance
• Generate bill of materials
• Consult with suppliers, customers, and internal departments to find solutions to problems

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Student working towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering or related degree
• Graduation date of December 2026 or later.
• Willing to travel or relocate to Oshkosh, WI for the Summer of 2026 (relocation assistance provided for those with a permanent address of greater than 50 miles from Oshkosh, WI).

Pay Range:

$18.00 - $37.00

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.