Electrical/Computer Engineering Internship or Co-op 2027

About the role

Aerotech is a global leader in precision motion and automation, enabling customers to create innovative products from life-saving medical devices to tools for deep space exploration. As an intern or co-op in our Electrical Engineering R&D department, you will gain hands-on experience, learn from leading motion control engineers, and work on real-world projects that matter.

Responsibilities

• Test, debug, and evaluate prototype circuit boards and electronic assemblies used in servo drives and motion controllers
• Use Altium Designer to modify existing circuits or design new sub-circuits within a larger system
• Implement, modify, and debug embedded C/C++ code running on real-time microcontrollers or DSPs
• Simulate, test, or update VHDL code targeting FPGAs used for high-speed motion control functionality
• Utilize bench equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, multimeters) to diagnose signal integrity or hardware-firmware integration issues
• Conduct functional tests on physical motion control hardware to verify design performance and document test results

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Master of Science (MS) degree program in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field from an ABET-accredited college or university
• Accepting Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors that plan to attend graduate school
• Must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or above
• Strong programming skills (C or C++) and foundational coursework in circuit analysis or digital logic design
• Hands-on experience using basic electronic test instruments (e.g., multimeters, oscilloscopes, logic analyzers) in a lab or project setting
• Must be available to work on-site at our headquarters in Pittsburgh, PA
• Must be authorized to work in the United States currently and in the future without employer sponsorship

Qualifications

• Practical exposure to analog or digital circuit design
• Coursework or project experience using schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium Designer)
• Experience writing C/C++ for embedded processors in bare-metal or real-time operating system environments
• Exposure to Hardware Description Languages (e.g., VHDL or Verilog) and FPGA development environments (e.g., Vivado Design Suite)
• Familiarity with digital signal processing techniques or feedback control systems
• Familiarity with Git version control and Atlassian Jira issue tracking software

Benefits

• Direct access to experienced mentors across multiple disciplines including hardware design and firmware development
• Opportunities to extend classroom learning to practical hardware and firmware applications
• Competitive compensation and flexible schedules supporting educational goals
• Participation in intern group activities, engineering luncheons, and company events