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Electrical Engineering Internships/Co-ops - $22/hr – $30/hr
RCT SystemsUnited StatesinternshipVerifiedPosted 4 Aug 2026
💰 $60,000/yr($44,000/yr – $60,000/yr)
About the role
RCT Systems, Power Systems Division, is seeking Electrical Engineering interns/co-ops to join our team for the summer and regular semester co-op. Note that we are no longer accepting applications for summer-only employment; however, we remain open to internships/co-ops that begin in the summer and continue through the fall. Please indicate your desired term of employment in your resume or cover letter.
Intern and entry-level applicants to RCT Systems Power Systems Division (PSD), without specific experience or education in power conversion and/or power systems, are encouraged to provide cover letters to their resume/CV that address the gap between their background and the core work that we perform here at RCT PSD (solid-state power conversion).
Electrical Engineering interns will perform in one or more of several different areas including:
Minimum Requirements:
Desired Skillset:
RCT Systems PSD produces high power density, wide bandgap semiconductor-based power converters for military and commercial applications. RCT offers competitive pay, a fast-paced R&D work environment, with a design, build, and high-voltage test site in Baltimore, MD. The internship/co-op is in-person only (no remote work), and located at our offices in Baltimore, MD.
Job Postings can be found at: https://rctsystems.catsone.com/careers/
RCT offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards
Intern and entry-level applicants to RCT Systems Power Systems Division (PSD), without specific experience or education in power conversion and/or power systems, are encouraged to provide cover letters to their resume/CV that address the gap between their background and the core work that we perform here at RCT PSD (solid-state power conversion).
Electrical Engineering interns will perform in one or more of several different areas including:
- Develop HMIs/GUIs for operation and testing of power converters.
- Detailed PCB design including system control PCBs and support hardware.
- Design and test embedded control algorithms for DSPs, FPGAs, and PLC controllers.
- Develop Controller-Hardware-in-the-Loop (CHIL) test setups, control cards, and control algorithms using Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) real-time simulators.
- Design and debug electrical simulation models used to derisk test setups.
- Testing of magnetic components (inductors, transformers).
- Develop test plans and procedures for systems nearing design completion.
- Analyze collected test data and develop reports and presentations.
Minimum Requirements:
- United States Citizenship is required due to US Government ITAR program restrictions. Must indicate citizenship status on individual documents submitted with the application (resume/CV or cover letter itself)– applications not identifying citizenship status on the submitted documents will *not* be considered. Note that even if you have an active security clearance, you must identify citizenship on your submitted application documents.
- Minimum 3.3 GPA
- 3rd year undergraduate minimum, MS and PhD students a plus
- Applicants to the internship/co-op program, who are pursuing power electronics or power systems as an undergraduate focus area or graduate studies program are highly preferred/desired.
Desired Skillset:
- Self-motivated individual; research experience a plus
- Experience with electrical simulation software such PLECS, SPICE, PSIM, Simulink, or DSIM
- Experience implementing communication interfaces (CAN, RS485, Modbus, I2C, high speed fiber, others)
- Experience applying embedded software for motor drives, AC-DC, DC-DC, and DC-AC converters
- Experience programming various microcontrollers, DSP, and/or FPGAs, such as TI C2000 or Xilinx
- Hands-on experience with PLECS RT Boxes, Typhoon HIL Simulators, or other HIL platforms
- Experience with PCB design software such as Altium or KiCAD
- Experience with semiconductor technologies such as Silicon (Si), Silicon-Carbide (SiC), or Gallium-Nitride (GaN)
- Experience working with 3-phase power systems
RCT Systems PSD produces high power density, wide bandgap semiconductor-based power converters for military and commercial applications. RCT offers competitive pay, a fast-paced R&D work environment, with a design, build, and high-voltage test site in Baltimore, MD. The internship/co-op is in-person only (no remote work), and located at our offices in Baltimore, MD.
Job Postings can be found at: https://rctsystems.catsone.com/careers/
RCT offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- Generous PTO and Sick Time
- Life Insurance
- Flexible schedules available
RCT Systems is committed and proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards
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