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Internship Embedded Hardware Jobs in Washington, DC

Quantum Space

Electrical Engineer I

Rockville, MD · On-site

Exposure to embedded systems, avionics hardware, spacecraft electrical architectures, or similar ... Participation in university, internship, research, or professional engineering projects involving ...

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How much do internship embedded hardware jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for internship embedded hardware in Washington, DC is $147,291.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $113,800.00 and $177,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Internship Embedded Hardware vs Embedded Hardware Engineer?

AspectInternship Embedded HardwareEmbedded Hardware Engineer
CredentialsTypically pursuing or recently completed relevant degreeBachelor's or higher in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
Work EnvironmentTraining-focused, entry-level projectsFull-time professional role, project development
Industry UsageInternship programs in tech, automotive, consumer electronicsDesign, develop, and test embedded hardware systems

The main difference is that an Internship Embedded Hardware is a temporary, learning-focused position for students or recent graduates, while an Embedded Hardware Engineer is a full-time professional responsible for designing and developing embedded hardware systems. Internships provide hands-on experience, whereas engineers apply their skills to real-world projects in a professional setting.

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Infographic showing various Internship Embedded Hardware job openings in Washington, DC as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 7% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $147,291 per year, or $70.8 per hour.

Research Engineering Interns

Penn State University

Reston, VA • On-site

$17.50 - $22.75/hr

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7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

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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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