Electrical Engineer Intern
Posted on 9/16/2025

L3Harris Technologies
Compensation Overview
$22 - $47.50/hr
Ashburn, VA, USA
In Person
Job Description:
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team. The ideal candidate will assist in the design and development of electrical/electronic systems and gain hands-on experience in various aspects of electrical engineering. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to work on real-world projects and develop your skills in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Essential Functions:
- Assist in the design and development of electrical/electronic design concepts under the guidance of experienced engineers.
- Work from specification requirements, design concepts, and inputs from customers and other engineers.
- Support the implementation of design concepts into working prototypes and finished products.
- Support other engineers in design of mixed signal Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs)
- Participate in the testing and troubleshooting of Circuit Card Assemblies (CCAs).
- Assist in the development of test methods and associated test equipment for vetting CCAs.
- Review Printed Wiring Board (PWB) layouts and provide support to facilitate board fabrication and assembly.
- Communicate with team members to understand project requirements and provide updates on progress.
- Assist in preparing and presenting internal trade studies and design reviews to demonstrate that designs meet specifications and requirements.
- Gain familiarity with CAD tools such as Mentor Graphics Xpedition, LTSpice, Matlab, MathCAD or other CAD tools as needed.
Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution
- Strong interest in electrical/electronic design and development.
- Basic understanding of electrical engineering principles and concepts.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Familiarity with MS Office products.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Basic knowledge of mixed signal Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) design and development.
- Understanding of schematic capture and PCB layout.
- Experience with programming languages such as C or C++ or LabVIEW is a plus.
- Familiarity with design analysis and establishing circuit-level tests.
- Basic knowledge of FPGA development is a plus.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $25.00 - $47.50. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $22.00 - $40.50. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including relocation stipend, 401(k), EAP, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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