IAE Electrical Engineering Internship - Fall 2026

About the role

SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between USSOCOM and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation to solve warfighter problems. The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for defense-related technologies and prototypes.
• Support integration of embedded systems, sensors, and control electronics into robotic or communication platforms.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies, electrical components, and power systems relevant to SOFWERX projects.
• Participate in hardware troubleshooting, circuit design, and system validation activities.
• Engage with engineers, subject matter experts, and project teams to contribute to innovative, real-world solutions.
• Participate in weekly market research and submit entries on new technologies, components, or companies that could support future innovation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Physics, Junior or Senior level, with a current GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Knowledge of embedded programming, power electronics, and control systems is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Experience working with a variety of engineering students.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Good planning and organizational skills.

About Us

Working at USF With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference.