Electrical Engineering Intern Jobs in Reston, VA

About Decision Technologies, Inc.
Decision Technologies was founded to help bridge the gap between Department of Defense and Federal Government acquisition programs and technology to help our customers optimize their decision-making process. Over the years, our areas of expertise have expanded to include Systems Engineering, Program Management, In-Service Engineering, Equipment Repair, Research and Development, Test and Evaluation, and Intelligence and Counterintelligence Support. Our growth and success have positioned us as a premier engineering and intelligence services provider contributing to our nation's defense.
Our company culture cultivates talented problem-solvers on focused on performance with industry-leading teamwork and responsiveness. We have established a reputation for offering superior services and solutions, proven integrity and innovation, employee engagement and development, and customer collaboration.
Bring your expertise and knowledge to our team!
Decision Technologies seeks an Electrical Engineering Intern to join our team. This internship is ideal for a student or recent graduate interested in electronics design, circuit development, and hands-on engineering experience in a professional environment.
Position Description:
The Electrical Engineering Intern will support engineering efforts related to printed circuit cards (PCCs), cable assemblies, and electronic hardware development. The intern will work alongside experienced engineers to assist with circuit design, prototyping, testing, and technical documentation activities. This internship is designed to provide practical, hands-on experience with electronics engineering, PCB design, and hardware integration processes.
Decision Technologies offers interns the opportunity to gain hands-on engineering experience, mentorship, and exposure to real-world electronics development and integration projects in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities and Duties:
• Assist with reverse engineering printed circuit cards and cable assemblies to help develop circuit schematics and PCB layouts
• Support the design and development of multi-layer printed circuit boards (PCBs)
• Assist engineering teams with preparing circuit card documentation and design updates
• Help support PCB manufacturing and coordinate with printing or fabrication shops as needed
• Assist with populating, prototyping, testing, and verifying circuit cards and electronic components
• Participate in troubleshooting and testing activities to support hardware integration and assembly efforts
• Maintain technical documentation, engineering notes, and test results
• Collaborate with team members on engineering projects and technical problem-solving activities
Required Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related engineering field
• Interest in electronics design, circuit boards, and hardware engineering
• Basic understanding of electrical engineering concepts and electronic components
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new tools, technologies, and engineering processes
Preferred Qualifications:
• Exposure to PCB design software, circuit schematics, soldering, or electronics testing through coursework, labs, or personal projects is a plus, but not required
• Familiarity with basic test equipment, such as multimeters or oscilloscopes, is helpful
Decision Technologies, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
The pay range for this role is:
15 - 15 USD per hour (HQ)