Intern
Electrical Engineering, Multiple Teams
Posted on 9/23/2025

TSC
No salary listed
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
TSC is seeking motivated Electrical or Computer Engineering interns to assist in the development of innovative spacecraft electronics for our customer, the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC. This position offers hands-on experience and professional mentorship, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow their expertise in electrical engineering. This position will be on-site at the Naval Research Laboratory and offers the opportunity to work directly with experienced government engineers on innovative spacecraft electronic systems.
Key Responsibilities:
In this role, you will support various electrical engineering projects. Depending on your experience and interests, responsibilities may include:
Assisting with the research and selection of electronic components for spacecraft electronics, developing knowledge of the unique requirements for high-reliability, radiation tolerant components in a variety of orbital space environments.
Supporting the development, testing, debugging, and integration of embedded hardware and software systems.
Collaborating with government engineers and vendors to ensure product performance meets mission requirements, space environmental requirements, failure tolerance and extreme high reliability.
Minimum Qualifications:
Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
Technical internship experience in electrical or computer engineering.
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret DoD clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with analog, digital, or RF circuit design and PCB layout.
Familiarity with electrical circuits and schematics.
Proficiency in programming languages such as C, C++, or C#.
FPGA software development experience.
Knowledge of Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and bare-metal microcontroller design using C and C++.
Why TSC?
At TSC, we offer more than just a job. Our stable work environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits package reflect our commitment to our employees' growth and well-being. Full-Time Employee Benefits include:
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
401(k) Plan with company match
Flexible work schedules
Co-sponsored health plan
Paid leave and more
How to Apply:
Only selected candidates will be invited for an interview. Employment at TSC is contingent upon passing a background check, security investigation, and drug screening.
This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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