Electrical Engineering Internship (12-16 Months)

Shaping the future through innovation and discovery!

With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems,  assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.

We are actively seeking applicants for our Engineering Internship Program with opportunities in both Spring and Summer. Our interns will work alongside our multi-disciplined design engineering team on real design and research projects. 

All members of our team, from the most senior to the newest intern must have a passion for problem solving, professional development, and collaboration.  Applicants must be willing to document and share their know-how and ideas with the rest of the team. Good communication is key in this role.

Position Description:

• Assist in the design, analysis, and testing of:
• RF power stages and bias/control circuits for SATCOM SSPA systems
• High-voltage inverter and generator subsystems for medical X-ray equipment
• Support PCB layout reviews, considering:
• High-voltage isolation and creepage/clearance
• RF grounding and shielding practices
• Thermal management and mechanical integration
• Participate in lab testing and validation activities, including:
• Functional verification
• Performance characterization
• EMI/EMC troubleshooting
• Data collection and analysis
• Support circuit simulations using tools such as SPICE and/or MATLAB.
• Assist with failure analysis and root cause investigations for prototype and production units.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Production Test, and Quality teams to:
• Improve manufacturability (DFM)
• Enhance testability (DFT)
• Support continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of engineering documentation, including:

• Schematics and design notes
• Test procedures and reports
• Risk assessments and change documentation

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Completed coursework in:
• Power electronics
• Analog circuits
• Electromagnetics or RF fundamentals (preferred)
• Basic understanding of:
• Power converter topologies (e.g., buck, boost, full-bridge, resonant)
• PCB layout principles
• Laboratory measurement equipment (oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, power analyzer)
• Familiarity with simulation tools (SPICE, MATLAB, or similar) is an asset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and eager to learn.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based engineering environment.

Beyond the basic required skills, additional consideration will be given to applicants who have experience in the following areas:

• High-power RF amplifier architectures (SSPA)
• High-voltage power electronics used in medical imaging systems
• Reliability and thermal design considerations
• Structured design processes within an ISO 9001 manufacturing environment
• Cross-functional engineering collaboration in a production setting
• Embedded software design (C, C++)
• Experience with firmware/software source control practices (Git, Microsoft DevOps)
• CAN and RS232 communications protocol

Security

• Must meet all CGP requirements

WHAT WE OFFER:

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.

WHO WE ARE:

We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.

CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

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