IAE Robotics Internship - Fall 2026
Responsibilities
- Working with DefenseWERX to design, prototype, and test robotic equipment
- Aid in conducting research on related technology-focused topics
- Consult and engage with subject matter experts
- Participate in weekly market research and submit entries for new capabilities, technologies, companies, organizations, etc.
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
- Experience with creating Arduino circuits
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)
- Software app experience on Linux, Android, Mac OS X or Ubuntu
- Must be willing to learn or be familiar with test equipment: multi-meters, spectrum analyzers, mixed-signal O-scopes, Vector Network Analyzers, and RF power meters
- Experience working with a variety of engineering students
- Effective written and oral communication skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
- A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality
About Us
The University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. It is dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged, and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranking No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental, and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.