Computer Engineer/Electrical Engineer Intern – Summer 2027

At Hidden Level, we’re building the future of airspace awareness through cutting-edge RF sensing technology. Our mission is to make the world safer—whether it’s protecting troops, securing infrastructure, or enabling smarter cities. We design, manufacture, and deploy advanced sensor systems that deliver real-time insights for defense and commercial applications.

Position Overview:

As we expand, we're looking for a Computer / Electrical Engineer for Summer 2027. As an intern you will gain hands-on experience with our custom hardware and software products. You can expect to grow meaningful technical experience while helping us accelerate our product development, production, and deployment of our state-of-the-art sensor network.

Location: 

Learn, innovate, and grow alongside the team! This internship is onsite in Syracuse, NY, offering hands-on R&D experience and opportunities to collaborate closely with experienced engineers.

As a Computer/Electrical Engineering Intern, you will… 

• Evaluate next generation hardware, analyze results and make recommendations to the design team.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines to develop and test advanced sensor products.
• Work in a motivated, cross-disciplinary team passionate about solving challenging problems and delivering results.
• Receive mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback from experienced engineers.

Responsibilities:

• Support the design team by performing design verification testing of our next generation prototype hardware.
• Make enhancements to software used to characterize and calibrate custom hardware components and complex sensor systems.
• Work in a lab environment using digital scopes, signal generators, network analyzers, and temperature chambers.
• Interface with lab equipment to automate testing.
• Perform analysis of data collection results and make recommendations to the design team.
• Support next generation sensor integration, test, and design verification activities including field test events centered around evaluation of drone target detection and tracking performance.

Required Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an accredited degree program majoring in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering.
• Completed Sophomore year or greater by Summer 2027.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.4. Recent transcript is required with application (unofficial transcripts are acceptable)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and overcome technical challenges through teamwork and collaboration.
• Strong desire to learn and great communication skills.
• Some experience working in one or more of the following languages:
  Python, MATLAB, C, C++, or VHDL.

Hourly Rate Range: The hourly rate range for this position is estimated at $23 to $26 per hour. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Hidden Level considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Hidden Level is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Security Note: Due to the nature of Hidden Level’s technology, only U.S. citizens can be considered for this position. Hidden Level Employees must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required for the position. Please click here to review the National Security Clearance Adjudicative Guidelines.