Electrical Engineer Intern - Summer 2026

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Program Summary

KBR strives to create a safer, more secure and sustainable world by bringing together the best and brightest to deliver technologies and solutions that help our customers accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. Our Las Cruces, NM office is an engineering and manufacturing facility that provides solutions for our customers with safety and quality at the forefront of our operations.

Why Join KBR?

· Mentorship from senior engineers

· Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges

· Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment

· Competitive pay and great company culture

Job Summary

KBR is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern to join our team at our Las Cruces, NM office for the Summer 2026, June thru August. The selected candidate will operate under the direct supervision of a senior engineer and support projects around ground-based mobile satellite communication systems, antenna manufacturing, and radio frequency engineering. The Electrical Engineer Intern will receive direct mentorship in being able to research, develop, plan, design, and integrate electrical products and systems. This position will apply principles and techniques of electrical engineering to support engineering staff on projects and solve engineering problems in all phases of design, development, integration/implementation, analysis, and testing.

Roles and Responsibilities

· Assist in research, design, modify, develop and evaluate systems, products, components, and applications by applying fundamental electrical engineering principles

· Apply electrical engineering principles in areas of RF, power, AC/DC circuit, communications, and software

· Validate vendor equipment performance and capabilities by developing testing methods, performing tests, and documenting test results

· Support senior engineers with final system performance through execution of test procedures and data analysis

· Troubleshoot and resolve systems for satellite/radio frequency communications and power distribution

· May perform site surveys and field installations with project teams

· Communicate and collaborate with other engineering disciplines, manufacturing personnel, management, vendors, customers, and subcontractors.

· Support engineering documentation, i.e., drawings, project specifications, procedures, test data and results

· Abide by company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks

· Must hold a valid driver’s license and have the ability to obtain a US DOD security clearance

Basic Qualifications

· Must be a U.S. citizen with valid documentation

· Must be currently enrolled at an ABET accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor’s of Science in Electrical Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

· Basic knowledge of RF systems

· Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.00

· Able to work up to 40 hours per week during the internship program

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture.  These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company.  That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together. 

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.