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Electrical Engineering Internship

SOFWERX at DefenseWERX
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Electrical Engineering Internship – Fall 2026

 

SOFWERX is a venue operated under an agreement between the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and DefenseWERX, designed to increase collaboration and innovation to solve the most difficult warfighter problems. SOFWERX is a forum for accelerating delivery of innovative capability, and facilitating capability refinement through exploration, experimentation, and assessment of promising technology. SOFWERX is in the heart of Ybor City, at a neutral, easily accessible facility. 

The internship program is administered by USF Institute of Applied Engineering. Upon hire, you will be considered both a USF IAE Temporary Employee and a SOFWERX student intern.

 

Responsibilities 

  • Assist with the design, development, and testing of electrical systems for defense-related technologies and prototypes.
  • Support integration of embedded systems, sensors, and control electronics into robotic or communication platforms.
  • Conduct research on emerging technologies, electrical components, and power systems relevant to SOFWERX projects.
  • Participate in hardware troubleshooting, circuit design, and system validation activities.
  • Engage with engineers, subject matter experts, and project teams to contribute to innovative, real-world solutions.
  • Participate in weekly market research and submit entries on new technologies, components, or companies that could support future innovation.
     

Requirements 

  • MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SECURITY CLEARANCE / U.S Citizenship
  • Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or Physics 
  • Junior or Senior level, with a current GPA of 3.0 or above   
  • Knowledge of embedded programming, power electronics, and control systems is a plus 
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is a plus   
  • Experience working with a variety of engineering students   
  • Effective written and oral communication skills   
  • Good planning and organizational skills- A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and confidentiality.    
     

Time commitment 

  • Hours of operation are 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday.
  • This position requires a minimum of 15 hours and a maximum of 20 hours per week during the Fall/Spring semesters and a minimum of 20 hours and a maximum of 29 hours per week during the Summer semester. 
  • This internship is in-person with limited remote work opportunities.  
     

Opportunities 

  • Engage in employee events, such as team building 
  • Build resume and explore career options 
  • Apply skills and knowledge to the workplace 
  • Upon completion of the internship, a letter of recommendation can be provided upon request 
  • Opportunity for follow-on internship based on performance