Electrical Engineer Intern (Fall 2026)

Austin, United StatesOn-site

Responsibilities

Support engineering, design, and prototype development of electro-mechanical systems and software for autonomous vehicles and related devices and subsystems
Monitor systems during testing and collect and organize data for analysis
Identify basic trends in runtime and failures of ASV components and subsystems through data analysis
Conduct research and implement solutions for sensor integration, data processing, and machine learning applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and refine ASV prototypes
Ensure vessel designs support mission-specific operational requirements
Document progress, prepare and write reports, and present findings to the team
Support the downstream workflow of directed research, design, and build-related tasks
Execute engineering report writing, data acquisition, and data analysis

This is a hands-on experience, which will allow you to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world setting and contribute to projects that significantly impact national security and maritime innovation.
Contribute using hand and power tools, Arduino, and Raspberry PI programming
Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Electrical Engineering, Computational Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics, or a related field
Basic software skills (Python, C/C++, Linux, or similar) preferred Basic
Familiarity with electrical schematic development and usage
Familiarity with networking concepts: ethernet, CAN, serial is a plus
Experience with engineering report writing, data acquisition, data analysis, hand and power tools, Arduino, and Raspberry PI programming
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other office equipment

Person”: (1) U.S. citizens, (2) legal permanent residents (a.k.a. green card holders), and (3) certain protected classes of asylees and refugees, as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/8/1324b.

Saronic Technologies is a leader in revolutionizing autonomy at sea, dedicated to developing state-of-the-art solutions that enhance maritime operations through autonomous and intelligent platforms.
This internship is ideal for students pursuing electrical engineering, computational engineering, aerospace engineering, mechatronics, robotics, or a related field, and eager to make an impact in the defense tech industry. RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in the testing and validation of ASV prototypes and vessel autonomy algorithms, including navigation, object detection, and collision avoidance
Assist in power calculations and measurement to evaluate vessel performance
Contribute to the integration of propulsion systems, control surfaces, and onboard equipment
experience operating, maintaining, diagnosing, testing, or repairing electrical or electro-mechanical systems
Exposure to power calculations, measurement, and low voltage systems, 3-phase AC is a plus
Exposure to SPICE-based circuit simulations or equivalent is a plus
Preferred coursework Circuit Analysis, Analog Design, Digital Logic, Embedded Systems, Real Time Operating Systems, Algorithms, and Data Structures
This role requires full-time in office presence (40 hours/week) based at our headquarters in Austin, TX, from August through December PHYSICAL DEMANDS