Guardian RF Verified
["Defense & Space","Electrical & Electronic Manufacturing","Wireless"]
Electrical Engineer Intern (Summer)
Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesOnsiteInternshipJunior / Entry-level$4,800–$7,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoHidden Gem · YC Startup
Role summary
Guardian RF is looking for an electrical engineering intern to assist with the design, testing, and deployment of low-SWaP passive RF sensing systems for drone detection. The intern will collaborate with engineers on hardware bring-up, RF validation, power systems, antenna integration, and troubleshooting. Responsibilities include conducting bench and field tests, documenting designs and results, and improving sensor hardware. A strong foundation in electrical engineering, familiarity with lab equipment like oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, and an interest in RF systems, embedded hardware, or applied sensing are required. This is a practical role involving active deployments, offering exposure to real-world engineering challenges.
Guardian RF is seeking an electrical engineering summer intern to support the design, testing, and deployment of low-SWaP passive RF sensing systems for drone detection and airspace awareness. The intern will work directly with full-time engineers on hardware bring-up, RF front-end validation, power and battery systems, antenna integration, and system-level troubleshooting. Responsibilities include bench testing, field testing support, documentation of electrical designs and test results, and iterative improvements to deployed sensor hardware. The role requires a strong foundation in electrical engineering fundamentals, comfort with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, and interest in RF systems, embedded hardware, or applied sensing. This is a hands-on engineering role embedded in active commercial and government deployments, with exposure to real-world constraints around size, power, reliability, and manufacturability.