Description

Duration: May 25 – August 7 (Full-Time)

Location: In Office

Overview
Synapse ITS is looking for an Electrical Engineering Summer Intern to support the development of our industry-leading traffic and pedestrian safety products. This is a hands-on opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to products that help the visually impaired safely navigate the world.

You’ll gain exposure to real engineering work across the full product lifecycle, from design through validation, in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

What You’ll Do
You’ll support the engineering team with both new product development and improvements to existing designs.

Assist with testing, debugging, and validation of electronic designs
Support schematic updates, PCB layout reviews, and documentation
Help run basic circuit testing using lab equipment (oscilloscopes, multimeters, etc.)
Participate in design verification and validation activities
Assist with design reviews and documentation updates
Collaborate with firmware, hardware, and product teams
Support troubleshooting efforts and help identify root causes of issues
Contribute to ongoing product improvements and engineering projects

What You’ll Gain

This internship is designed to give you real exposure to electrical engineering in a product-based environment.

Hands-on experience with electronic design, testing, and validation
Exposure to PCB design tools and real-world engineering workflows
Experience working cross-functionally with engineering and product teams
Mentorship from experienced engineers
Opportunity to contribute to products in active development and production

Requirements

Currently pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
Exposure to circuit design, electronics, or embedded systems through coursework or projects
Familiarity with schematic capture or PCB layout tools (Altium or similar is a plus)
Basic understanding of digital and analog circuits
Exposure to microcontrollers or communication protocols (SPI, I2C, UART, etc.) is a plus
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Clear communication and documentation skills
Ability to work independently while contributing to a team
Organized, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn

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