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As of Aug 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for internship computer chip engineer in State College, PA is $18.89, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.77 and $20.43 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Computer Chip Engineer vs Entry-Level Computer Chip Engineer?

AspectInternship Computer Chip EngineerEntry-Level Computer Chip Engineer
QualificationsCurrently enrolled or recent graduate, some coursework in electrical engineering or computer engineeringBachelor's degree in electrical/computer engineering or related field
Work EnvironmentInternship programs, supervised tasks, learning-focusedFull-time professional role, project responsibilities
Employer & IndustryTech companies, semiconductor firms, research labsSemiconductor companies, tech firms, manufacturing

Internship Computer Chip Engineers are students or recent graduates gaining hands-on experience, often part-time or temporary. Entry-Level Computer Chip Engineers are full-time professionals responsible for designing and testing chips. Internships serve as a stepping stone, while entry-level roles involve more responsibility and independence in the industry.

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Infographic showing various Internship Computer Chip Engineer job openings in State College, PA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,290 per year, or $18.9 per hour.

Research Engineering Interns

Penn State University

State College, PA • On-site

$16.75 - $21.75/hr

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Re-posted 13 days ago

Penn State University rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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Job description

Internship Opportunity

We are seeking Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Computer Engineering students for an internship in the Strategic Systems Operations Division of the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State. This position will be onsite at State College, PA or Reston, VA locations.

ARL is an authorized DoD SkillBridge partner and welcomes all transitioning military members to apply.

You will:

  • Research, summarize, and present information to internal - and potentially - external reviewers
  • Work as part of a team, designing, programming, integrating and/or testing hardware and software, algorithms, and systems. Specific duties, related to this list, to be assigned per your background
  • Create a documentation package for your work
  • Present your work to the division leadership team

Minimum requirements include:

  • Completion of your sophomore year in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Interest in one of more of the following topics: Software Development and Design, Digital Logic and Embedded Programming, Signal Processing, Radio Frequency (RF) Hardware and Phenomenology, Communications
  • Moderate skill level in any of the following: Python, MATLAB, C, C++, LabView

This part-time position is located at either the State College, PA or Reston, VA locations; relocation is not provided. Selected candidate may work up to 10 hours/week during the academic year and up to 40 hours/week during non-academic time periods.

ARL's purpose is to research and develop innovative solutions to challenging scientific, engineering, and technology problems in support of the Navy, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Intel Community (IC).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION on ARL, visit our web site at www.arl.psu.edu.

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