Engineering Intern (Fall 2026) at SRC in Syracuse, NY

Summary: SRC Inc. is a not-for-profit research and development company seeking Engineering Interns for Fall 2026. As an intern, you will contribute to the design, development, implementation, and testing of radar and electronic warfare products, working closely with senior engineers in one of several specializations. Responsibilities: - Assist in system-level design and architecture for complex engineering projects Support system development, integration, validation, and troubleshooting in laboratory and operational environments Develop and document technical specifications and system requirementsModel, simulate, and analyze system functionality and performance using MATLAB, Python, and/or other tools - Design, develop, implement, test and optimize firmware using VHDL/Verilog Work with FPGAs and System-on-Chips (SoCs) to develop electronic warfare and radar systems Learn and apply FPGA design principles including RTL design, verification, logic synthesis, prototyping, and timing analysis Use Python, TCL and other scripting languages to automate continuous development, continuous integration (CI/CD) workflows - Support the RF design, development, assembly, test, and integration of advanced radar and communication systems Perform requirements analysis, RF architecture trades, specification development, simulation and modeling, schematic capture, PCB layout (using PADS Designer / Altium), hardware assembly, and integration and testing Design and characterize RF transmitters, receivers, exciters, antennas, and feed networks in the lab and in an anechoic chamber - Design and develop high-quality software solutions using an Agile workflow Write clean, efficient code and participate in code reviews to ensure delivery of quality products Communicate proposed software solutions with multi-department engineering teams. Develop sound software engineering principles using tools such as Git, Bamboo, Sonarqube Adapt to new technologies and languages including Docker, Kubernetes, Rust as program needs allow - Develop machine learning algorithms and models to enhance product capabilities Analyze data to identify patterns and optimize decision-making processes Work with software and hardware teams to integrate AI/ML solutions into products - Participate in design requirements reviews to ensure the requirements can be tested Coordinate integration of subsystems and components into full systems. Develop, execute and troubleshoot test plans and procedures to validate system functionality. Increase testing efficiency by utilizing Python-based automated test suite. Utilize model-based tools to define test strategies and verifications against system designs Required Qualifications: - Completion of two years of college and current enrollment in a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field (e.g., Electrical, Computer, Computer Science, Software, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering) - A minimum grade point average of 3.3. Most recent transcripts are required with application (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) - A strong understanding of your engineering fields foundational concepts - Knowledge of design, testing, and debugging techniques relevant to your field - Ability to take initiative and proactively address challenges - Familiarity with applicable tools and methodologies - Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment with excellent communication skills Required Skills: Systems Engineering, Firmware Engineering, RF Engineering, Machine Learning, Software Engineering, Integration & Test Engineering, MATLAB, Python, VHDL, Verilog, FPGA Design, RTL Design, Logic Synthesis, Timing Analysis, TCL Scripting, Continuous Integration, PADS Designer, Altium, PCB Layout, RF Design, RF Simulation, Schematic Capture, Hardware Assembly, Agile Software Development, Git, Bamboo, Sonarqube, Docker, Kubernetes, Rust, Automated Testing, Model-Based Testing Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Fall Benefits: Four or more weeks of paid time off to start, 10 percent employer contribution toward retirement, 100 percent tuition support