Undergraduate Tech Intern – Embedded Systems Engineer

Summary: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) is a world-class research institution focused on scientific research and technology solutions. They are seeking an Undergraduate Tech Intern – Embedded Systems Engineer to assist in the verification, testing, and analysis of embedded systems and power electronics, applying electrical engineering fundamentals in a research environment. Responsibilities: - Write software test utilities in C/C++ and python - Configure SDR and RF systems for testing - Collect and analyze data - Read schematics, test circuits and develop small circuits to meet various system needs - Configure electronic systems for system validation and testing - Test electronic systems for performance verification - Analyze data and system responses for performance analysis. Troubleshoot RF performance and devise test methods to exercise equipment to specifications Required Qualifications: - Candidates must have a high school diploma /GED or higher - Candidates must be degree-seeking undergraduate students enrolled at an accredited college or university - Candidates must be taking at least 6 credit hours and have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.5 Preferred Qualifications: - Currently enrolled in a degree-seeking program in electrical engineering, software engineering, computer engineering, physics, or equivalent - Familiarity with source control tools: GIT, bitbucket, Github, Sublime Merge, SourceTree, etc - Familiarity with virtualized containers: Docker, VMware, etc - Skilled in scripting with Python and/or TCL - Basic skills in software development with C/C++ or equivalent; GCC for linux and makefiles is a plus - Basic electronic circuit theory and familiarity with datasheets - Familiarity with Linux operating systems and command line interfaces Required Skills: Embedded Systems, Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, RF Printed Circuit Boards, Software Defined Radios, C++, Python, Linux Operating System, Command Line Interface, Source Control Tools - GIT, Virtualized Containers - Docker, Electronic Circuit Theory, Datasheet Interpretation Benefits: Health insurance, Flexible work schedules, Employee assistance program, Business travel insurance, Company funded pension plan and 401k savings plan, once eligibility requirements are met