SRC Inc., is currently seeking Engineering Interns for Fall 2026. As an engineering intern you will contribute to the design, development, implementation and testing of state-of-the-art radar and electronic warfare products. Based on your interests, you will be selected to work in one specialization from Systems Engineering, Firmware Engineering, RF Engineering, Machine Intelligence, Integration & Test Engineering, or Software Engineering. You will work closely with senior engineers and gain experience in creating innovative solutions tailored to our products and customer needs. You will bring your unique perspective to our multi-department teams of engineers and collaborate on designs aligned with project goals and requirements.
What You’ll Do
Systems Engineer (Electrical/Computer Engineering):
- Assist in system-level design and architecture for complex engineering projects
- Support system development, integration, validation, and troubleshooting in laboratory and operational environments
- Develop and document technical specifications and system requirements
- Model, simulate, and analyze system functionality and performance using MATLAB, Python, and/or other tools
Firmware Engineer (Electrical/Computer Engineering):
- Design, develop, implement, test and optimize firmware using VHDL/Verilog
- Work with FPGAs and System-on-Chips (SoCs) to develop electronic warfare and radar systems
- Learn and apply FPGA design principles including RTL design, verification, logic synthesis, prototyping, and timing analysis
- Use Python, TCL and other scripting languages to automate continuous development, continuous integration (CI/CD) workflows
RF Engineer (Electrical Engineering):
- Support the RF design, development, assembly, test, and integration of advanced radar and communication systems
- Perform requirements analysis, RF architecture trades, specification development, simulation and modeling, schematic capture, PCB layout (using PADS Designer / Altium), hardware assembly, and integration and testing
- Design and characterize RF transmitters, receivers, exciters, antennas, and feed networks in the lab and in an anechoic chamber
Software Engineer (Software/Computer Science):
- Design and develop high-quality software solutions using an Agile workflow
- Write clean, efficient code and participate in code reviews to ensure delivery of quality products
- Communicate proposed software solutions with multi-department engineering teams.
- Develop sound software engineering principles using tools such as Git, Bamboo, Sonarqube
- Adapt to new technologies and languages including Docker, Kubernetes, Rust as program needs allow
Machine Intelligence Engineer (Electrical/Computer Engineering/Computer Science):
- Develop machine learning algorithms and models to enhance product capabilities
- Analyze data to identify patterns and optimize decision-making processes
- Work with software and hardware teams to integrate AI/ML solutions into products
Integration & Test Engineer (Software/Computer Science):
- Participate in design requirements reviews to ensure the requirements can be tested
- Coordinate integration of subsystems and components into full systems.
- Develop, execute and troubleshoot test plans and procedures to validate system functionality.
- Increase testing efficiency by utilizing Python-based automated test suite.
- Utilize model-based tools to define test strategies and verifications against system designs
What You’ll Bring
- Completion of two years of college and current enrollment in a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Electrical, Computer, Computer Science, Software, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering)
- A minimum grade point average of 3.3. Most recent transcripts are required with application (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
- A strong understanding of your engineering fields foundational concepts
- Knowledge of design, testing, and debugging techniques relevant to your field
- Ability to take initiative and proactively address challenges
- Familiarity with applicable tools and methodologies
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with excellent communication skills
What Sets Us Apart?
SRC, Inc., a not-for-profit research and development company, combines information, science, technology and ingenuity to solve “impossible” problems in the areas of defense, environment and intelligence. Across our family of companies, we apply bright minds, fresh thinking and relentless determination to deliver innovative products and services that are redefining possible®. When you join our team, you’ll be a part of something truly meaningful — helping to keep America and its allies safe and strong. You’ll collaborate with more than 1,400 engineers, scientists and professionals — with 20 percent of those employees having served in the military — in a highly innovative, inclusive and equitable work environment. You’ll receive a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, and 100 percent tuition support.
Total compensation for this role is market competitive. The anticipated range for this position based out of Syracuse, NY is estimated at $22.00 to $26.00/hour. The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location as well as other business and organizational needs. SRC offers competitive benefit options, for more details please visit our website.
