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Electronics Engineering Intern
CPI Power Electronics, a division of Communication & Power Industries LLC, operates a satellite communication electronics design and manufacturing
facility in State College, Pennsylvania – just a few miles from Penn State University. The State College design facility is an energetic and dynamic
organization dedicated to building the highest-reliability uplink and downlink SATCOM Radio Frequency Electronics (RFE) equipment in the satellite
industry. With a long history of innovation and a global customer base, the State College SATCOM facility continues to expand its product offerings
We are actively seeking applicants for our Engineering Internship Program with opportunities in both Spring and Summer. Our interns will work alongside
our multi-disciplined design engineering team on real design and research projects.
Ignite your passion for engineering with hands-on experience!
Your Day To Day
As a CPI intern, you will apply your classroom-learned skills to enable the design and manufacture of cutting-edge communications electronics that support
commercial, broadcast, and our national security.
The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams on various technical projects associated with our core mission. In addition to receiving
competitive compensation, the Engineering Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically-accomplished group of
colleagues. Interns will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. This internship offers an incredible opportunity to explore various aspects of engineering while gaining valuable skills and industry exposure.
As an intern, you’ll get to participate in projects within your role:
To qualify, you must:
Ready to launch your engineering career? Apply today!
SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!
With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.
CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.
What We Offer
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.
We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
Who We Are
We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.
CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Description
Electronics Engineering Intern
CPI Power Electronics, a division of Communication & Power Industries LLC, operates a satellite communication electronics design and manufacturing
facility in State College, Pennsylvania – just a few miles from Penn State University. The State College design facility is an energetic and dynamic
organization dedicated to building the highest-reliability uplink and downlink SATCOM Radio Frequency Electronics (RFE) equipment in the satellite
industry. With a long history of innovation and a global customer base, the State College SATCOM facility continues to expand its product offerings
We are actively seeking applicants for our Engineering Internship Program with opportunities in both Spring and Summer. Our interns will work alongside
our multi-disciplined design engineering team on real design and research projects.
Ignite your passion for engineering with hands-on experience!
Your Day To Day
As a CPI intern, you will apply your classroom-learned skills to enable the design and manufacture of cutting-edge communications electronics that support
commercial, broadcast, and our national security.
The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams on various technical projects associated with our core mission. In addition to receiving
competitive compensation, the Engineering Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically-accomplished group of
colleagues. Interns will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. This internship offers an incredible opportunity to explore various aspects of engineering while gaining valuable skills and industry exposure.
As an intern, you’ll get to participate in projects within your role:
- Design, analyze, and test analog and digital circuitry to support microwave communications electronics. Typical circuit designs you may participate in include, but are not limited to: Op-amp-based sampling and feedback circuitry
- Linear and switching voltage regulators (low voltage)
- Precision voltage references
- Serial data communications
- Current sensing and limiting circuits, hot-swap circuitry PLLs (Non-Microwave) and low frequency clocks
- Analyze design requirements documents and select suitable electronic components
- Perform circuit analysis - both by direct calculation and by use of SPICE simulation tools
- Document designs by developing schematics, block diagrams, and analysis documents
- Develop simple Printed Circuit Board(PCB) layouts
- Communicate with other design team about requirements, design rationale, analysis of designs, and any issues clearly and openly
- Automation (with scripting) of repetitive design and test tasks using software tools like Python or Matlab
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the engineering design process, be able to solve new and unfamiliar problems and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Are familar with basic analog circuit analysis & simulation
- Are familiar with basic electronic test equipment and hand tools
- Are enthusiastic about collaborating with engineering teams to tackle challenges.
- Are comfortable using MS Office tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Bring energy, curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset to their work.
- Are organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, thriving both independently and in team settings.
To qualify, you must:
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program Computer, Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Be a second-year student or higher pursuing an engineering degree.
- Must be a US citizen as this position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants that are permanent residents or on student visas will not be considered.
Ready to launch your engineering career? Apply today!
SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY!
With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.
CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.
What We Offer
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.
We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
Who We Are
We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.
CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
