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Electrical Engineering & Embedded Systems Intern

ITERRA
Location
Hatillo Puerto Rico
Posted
3 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Pursuing or holding a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with electrical projects
  • Understanding of circuit fundamentals (DC and AC, power and thermal, regulation, grounding)
  • Experience with bench tools (oscilloscope, multimeter, soldering iron)
  • Comfort with embedded systems (microcontrollers, single-board computers)
  • Familiarity with Linux (shell, ssh, git)
Nice to have
  • PCB design (KiCad, Altium, Eagle)
  • RF cable and connector practice
  • Battery management and charging circuits
  • Basics of EMI and EMC
  • Experience with drones or UAS
What the job really is

The Electrical Engineering & Embedded Systems Intern at ITERRA will work on the electrical side of a sensor system designed for low-altitude airspace monitoring. Responsibilities include power distribution, integration of various electronic components, troubleshooting, and field support. The intern will also document their work and contribute to a small, collaborative team focused on delivering functional hardware to government customers.

Benefits
  • $15.00 per hour, paid through Juvempleo
  • 950 hours, roughly six months
  • Direct access to the CTO and founder
  • Opportunity to work on real hardware from week one
  • Potential for a full-time position after the internship
  • Portfolio development with documented results on a defense system
Things to weigh
  • Internship is funded through a government program, which may affect job security
  • Work is hands-on and requires a proactive approach
  • Fieldwork is a regular part of the job, not an exception
  • No mention of additional benefits beyond wage and potential equity
Job score3.4/5
Benefits3/5
Freshness5/5
Career value4/5
Role clarity5/5
Pay transparency0/5

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