Electrical Engineering Intern

Areté

Electrical Engineering Intern supporting design tasks and testing components at Arete. Collaborating with Engineers on maritime or aerial systems in Falls Church, VA.

Posted 4/11/2026internshipFalls Church • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $27 - $32 per hourWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work closely with seasoned Engineers
Support design tasks, assist in integration, and conduct tests for components and systems
Participate in hardware testing and troubleshooting
Design prototype components using electronics and mechanical lab tools
Generate, revise, update, compile, and debug scientific or software computer programs
Consolidate and analyze datasets both structured and unstructured
Stay updated on analytic methodologies and technologies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Enrolled in a bachelor’s or higher in engineering, computer science, or physical sciences
Experience or interest with CAD software (Creo, Solidworks)
Finite Element Analysis (Ansys)
Embedded programming (C, Python)
Signal processing
Circuit design (Altium)
Comfortable in a hands-on lab environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work with minimal supervision and collaborate on small teams
Must be a US Citizen
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Inclusive and collaborative team environment
Diverse career opportunities
Professional growth opportunities