Role Description
Job Type
Internship
**Description**
**Quantic BEI \| Aerospace \& Defense Technology**
Quantic BEI is seeking a motivated
**Electrical and/or Software Engineering Intern**
to join our engineering team. This hands-on role offers the opportunity to work on custom electronics and embedded systems designed for extreme environments supporting mission-critical aerospace and defense applications.
**What You’ll Do**
* Assist with circuit design, schematic capture, and PCB layout
* Support embedded firmware development (C/C\+\+, Python, or similar)
* Help with hardware bring-up, debugging, and prototype testing
* Use lab equipment (oscilloscopes, power supplies, logic analyzers, etc.)
* Contribute to system integration and engineering documentation
* Participate in design reviews and technical problem-solving
**What You’ll Gain**
* Real-world experience in aerospace and defense electronics
* Mentorship from experienced engineers
* Exposure to multidisciplinary engineering projects
* Potential pathway to full-time opportunities
If you’re passionate about building real hardware and software that operates in extreme environments, we’d love to hear from you.
**Requirements**
**What We’re Looking For**
* Currently pursuing a BS or MS in Electrical, Computer, or Software Engineering
* Foundation in circuit theory and/or embedded systems
* Programming experience (C, C\+\+, Python, or similar)
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
**Relevant Hobbies and Interests**
We value hands-on experience gained through personal projects and hobbies. Candidates with any of the following interests are encouraged to apply:
* Robotics – Building, programming, or competing with robots (FIRST Robotics, VEX, etc.)
* Embedded Systems Projects – Arduino, Raspberry Pi, STM32, or custom PCB development
* Electronics Design – Circuit design, PCB fabrication, or power electronics projects
* Software Development – App development, firmware projects, open-source contributions
* Amateur Radio – RF experimentation, antenna design, or signal analysis
* Drones \& UAVs – Flight controllers, autopilot systems, or telemetry systems
* Hackathons \& Coding Competitions – Software development challenges or team competitions
* FPGA Projects – Digital logic design or hardware acceleration projects
* Automotive Electronics – ECU tuning, CAN bus projects, or EV systems
* Competition Teams – Formula SAE (Electrical), Baja SAE (Electrical), CubeSat, or similar
**Bonus Experience**
* PCB design tools (Altium, OrCAD, etc.)
* Microcontrollers (STM32, ARM, etc.)
* SPI, I2C, UART, CAN, or Ethernet
* Git/version control workflows