DoD SkillBridge Internship – Electrical Engineering/ Embedded

Position Title: DoD SkillBridge Internship - Electrical Engineering (Space Hardware Development)
Location: Webster / Houston, Texas
Relocation Assistance: Not available for internship positions
Remote/Telework: Onsite/ Hybrid 4 days on site
Clearance Required: Must be a U.S. Citizen, Must be Actively Serving Military Servicemember
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, standard duty hours
DoD SkillBridge Eligibility - Please Review Carefully

This internship is available only to currently serving Active-Duty U.S. military members who are approved or eligible to participate in the DoD SkillBridge program.

Applicants must:

• Be within 365-180 days of separation or retirement
• Obtain command approval prior to internship start
• Meet all DoD SkillBridge participation requirements

This opportunity is not open to civilians, students, or veterans who have already separated from service.

To ensure proper consideration, applicants must include the following at the top of their résumé or within the first paragraph of their application:

- Branch of service and component (Active, Guard, Reserve)
- Current duty station
- Projected separation or retirement date
- Requested SkillBridge start and end dates
- Command approval status (approved / pending)

Applications missing this information will not be reviewed.

Overview:

Aegis Aerospace, Inc. is seeking a transitioning service member with education or technical experience in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, or Embedded Systems to participate in a DoD SkillBridge internship supporting aerospace hardware development in Webster, Texas.

• This internship will support engineering activities related to electrical board builds, communication protocol testing, and simulator or test environment development used in aerospace and spaceflight hardware systems.
• The selected intern will gain exposure to electrical hardware integration, embedded communication systems, and laboratory testing environments used in high-reliability aerospace applications.
• This internship is intended for service members who already possess foundational electronics or electrical engineering experience and want to transition into a civilian engineering role supporting aerospace technology development.
• This is not a full retraining opportunity. Candidates must demonstrate prior exposure to electronics, electrical systems, or embedded hardware development.

Description of Duties:

The selected intern will work alongside Aegis Aerospace engineering professionals supporting hardware development and testing activities.

The intern will:

• Assist engineers with electrical board builds and hardware assembly activities
• Support integration and testing of circuit boards and electronic hardware components
• Assist with development and troubleshooting of serial communication interfaces
• Gain exposure to common serial protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, and related interfaces
• Assist with hardware bench testing using laboratory equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and logic analyzers
• Support development of hardware test setups or simulator environments used for engineering verification
• Assist with troubleshooting of communication or hardware interface issues
• Participate in documentation of hardware builds, test results, and engineering procedures
• Observe and support engineering test activities associated with aerospace hardware systems
• Collaborate with engineering staff supporting electrical, systems, and software integration
• Perform other duties as assigned to support engineering development and testing activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a current active-duty U.S. service member eligible for DoD SkillBridge participation
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must demonstrate prior education or technical experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Electrical Engineering
• Electronics Engineering Technology
• Embedded systems or microcontroller development
• Avionics or electronic systems maintenance
• Basic understanding of electrical circuits and electronic components
• Familiarity with electronic test equipment and troubleshooting techniques
• Ability to follow technical procedures and engineering documentation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a laboratory or engineering environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Military MOS/AFSC/Rate related to avionics, electronics maintenance, or electrical systems
• Experience assembling or troubleshooting circuit boards or electronic hardware
• Familiarity with serial communication protocols such as UART, SPI, I2C, or RS-232
• Exposure to embedded systems or microcontroller development
• Experience with hardware test environments or simulation tools
• Interest in pursuing a civilian engineering career in aerospace, electronics, or embedded systems

What Makes This Internship Valuable

• Hands-on exposure to aerospace electronics development and testing
• Experience working with electrical hardware and communication interfaces
• Exposure to real-world aerospace engineering environments supporting NASA and commercial space systems
• Mentorship from experienced aerospace engineers and technical specialists
• Practical experience translating military technical training into civilian engineering work

Important Information

• This is an unpaid internship. Participants will continue to receive military pay and benefits from their service branch during the training period
• Interns are responsible for personal transportation, housing, and expenses
• Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted

Application Instructions:
To apply for this SkillBridge internship, please submit:

1. An updated resume detailing your military service, technical training, and any engineering or electrical systems experience
2. A brief cover letter or paragraph in your resume explaining your interest in the Aegis Aerospace internship, your goals for SkillBridge participation, and your official separation date.

About Aegis Aerospace:

We are a woman-owned space and technology company headquartered in Houston, TX. Our primary objective is to support the Department of Defense and NASA in achieving their missions to defend the security of our country, reach new heights, and discover the unknown. We employ some of the brightest, most experienced engineering and technology experts in the U.S.

To learn more about Aegis Aerospace, visit our website at www.aegisaero.com

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veteran / Disability.