Engineering Internship / Co-Op

Description

An internship or Co-Op with HDL Research Lab will provide you with development opportunities in an agile, hands-on environment. Extend your classroom knowledge as you gain practical electro-mechanical hardware experience, working closely with power engineering experts on real-world challenges.  

Opportunities exist supporting a variety of efforts within Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Quality Engineering.

Because HDL is a hands-on environment, internships and Co-Ops are onsite only (remote internships are not available). Students must be able to reliably commute to our facility in Brenham, Texas. 

Hiring for Spring and Summer 2026

Part-Time Internship: 20+ hours per week 

Full-Time Internship: 40 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Provide engineering support to the design, development, and selection of basic hardware components utilizing fundamental engineering principles, theories, and techniques.
• Perform analyses and compile data for review.
• Support the fabrication and/or testing of prototype hardware.
• Support assemblers, technicians, and inspectors for manufacturing issues.
• Develop or improve test fixtures, tooling, manufacturing processes, and other procedures for new and existing product builds to reduce defects and improve yields.
• Other duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• US Citizenship or Permanent Resident status is required.
• Student must be pursuing an advanced degree in applicable discipline, having completed at least 2 years of undergraduate studies.
• Prior relevant internship or project experience is a plus. 
• Ability to research and apply engineering principles and theories to solve problems.
• Experience with EAGLE, MATLAB, Python, Autodesk Inventor is a plus.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask and prioritize work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• A creative mind with a desire to suggest improvements and new ideas.

With over 40 years of experience in the defense industry, our mission is to design and build high quality custom power electronics for military and aerospace applications. We are driven by innovation, perseverance, and a desire to support those who serve our country. 

HDL Research Lab Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We proudly support hiring veterans and encourage those with military experience to apply.