Job Description
CPI Power Electronics, a division of Communication & Power Industries LLC, operates a satellite communication electronics design and manufacturing
facility in State College, Pennsylvania – just a few miles from Penn State University. The State College design facility is an energetic and dynamic
organization dedicated to building the highest-reliability uplink and downlink SATCOM Radio Frequency Electronics (RFE) equipment in the satellite
industry. With a long history of innovation and a global customer base, the State College SATCOM facility continues to expand its product offerings
We are actively seeking applicants for our Engineering Internship Program with opportunities in both Spring and Summer. Our interns will work alongside
our multi-disciplined design engineering team on real design and research projects.
Ignite your passion for engineering with hands-on experience! Your Day To Day As a CPI intern, you will apply your classroom-learned skills to enable the design and manufacture of cutting-edge communications electronics that support
commercial, broadcast, and our national security.
The selected candidate will work with collaborative teams on various technical projects associated with our core mission. In addition to receiving
competitive compensation, the Engineering Intern will enhance their skill set by working among a talented and technically-accomplished group of
colleagues. Interns will also enjoy a flexible work environment where contributions are recognized and rewarded. This internship offers an incredible opportunity to explore various aspects of engineering while gaining valuable skills and industry exposure.
As an intern, you’ll get to participate in projects within your role: - Automation (with scripting) of repetitive design and test tasks using software tools like Python or Matlab
- Creating data structures (e.g. in SQL) to store engineering test data
- Developing simple GUI or CLI interfaces to retrieve and interact with engineering test data (e.g. using Python, Flask, etc.)
- Communicate with other design team members about requirements, design rationale, analysis of designs, and any issues clearly and openly
- Participate in the improvement of organizational processes and documentation
We’re Excited About Candidates Who - Intermediate level skills in Python or Matlab
- Basic understanding of source control principles (e.g. Git, archiving, commits, PR process)
- Basic knowledge of relational database structures (e.g. SQL)
- Good written communications and documentation skills
- Intermediate/Advanced familiarity with Python data and numerical analysis tools (Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib)
- Experience with Flask web applications
- Experience interfacing to equipment using a SCPI or VISA interface
- Embedded control hardware, microcontrollers, basic embedded code
- Experience with a community documentation paradigm (i.e. Wiki, etc.)
- Project management tools such as Microsoft ProjectD
- Are enthusiastic about collaborating with engineering teams to tackle challenges.
- Are comfortable using MS Office tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Bring energy, curiosity, and a problem-solving mindset to their work.
- Are organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, thriving both independently and in team settings.
Eligibility Requirements To qualify, you must:
- Be enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program Computer, Systems, Software, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
- Be a second-year student or higher pursuing an engineering degree.
- Must be a US citizen as this position requires potential access to technology controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Applicants that are permanent residents or on student visas will not be considered.
Why Join Us? This internship isn’t just about learning—it’s about leaving your mark! You’ll work on challenging projects, receive guidance from experienced professionals, and walk away with practical skills that’ll boost your career. You’ll also be part of a supportive, innovative team that values your contributions and ideas.
Ready to launch your engineering career? Apply today! SHAPING THE FUTURE THROUGH INNOVATION AND DISCOVERY! With a history spanning more than seven decades, Communications & Power Industries’ thousands of products have impacted people’s lives in numerous unseen ways every day. Our highly engineered products serve as the backbone of modern-day commercial and military communications systems, assist in diagnosing medical conditions, empower scientific discoveries and space exploration, and much more.
CPI is headquartered in Plano, Texas and is a global manufacturer of electronic components and subsystems. We have manufacturing locations in the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. With a heritage of technological excellence, our team serves customers in the communications, defense, medical, industrial, and scientific markets.
What We Offer Whether you are a seasoned professional or just embarking on your career, CPI is an ideal place to expand your knowledge and expertise. We cultivate a healthy, dynamic, and team-oriented environment that empowers our employees to develop, create and deliver innovative, reliable technology solutions to power, connect, protect, and support a better tomorrow.
We offer our employees an attractive compensation package with competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and wellness programs, career development, generous retirement savings plan with company match and more!
Who We Are We value the unique and diverse skills, qualities, and backgrounds that each employee brings to CPI, and we respect each employee as an integral member of our growing team. CPI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all current and prospective employees, as well as to promoting a culture of inclusion and respect for everyone. We celebrate the innovation that diversity creates in the work environment, and we recognize that each employee brings their own unique capabilities, experiences, and perspectives to the organization. It is this variety that adds value to our teams, as well as to our stakeholders. We welcome and encourage applicants to reach their full potential with us.
CPI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Permanent employment, Summer work, Flexible hours,