Internship at Washington State Ferries

Washington State Ferries (WSF) Terminal Engineering group has a summer internship program available for 2016. WSF is looking for a mechanical or electrical 2^nd or 3^rd year engineering student who will have emphasis in electrical power, mechanical machine design or hydraulics.  They will assist with electrical/mechanical field data gathering and inspections of the movable bridges at WSF ferry facilities along with Arc Flash studies, lighting, utility inventory and mechanical design.  The person will be teamed up with mechanical or electrical engineers along with craftsman for duties mentioned above for each facility.  Time will be spent about 50/50 between the office and out in the field. 

The intern will learn

·         How the movable bridge systems works

·         How to assess what the areas of concern are during inspection

·         How to complete the inspection documentation forms

·         How to follow safety procedures and utilizing safety equipment 

·         How to gather and enter data for Arc Flash Studies

·         How to design using the National electrical code (NEC) and mechanical codes.

How hydraulic power systems and wire rope hoist are used to move large structures and key concepts of system design.

The intern will perform the following work

·         Climbing and crawling in and around the structures to gathers data

·         Learn and use safety equipment during inspection

·         Assessing wire rope cable systems, hydraulic systems, power systems, PLC systems, a variety of sensors used to evaluate systems. 

·         Assisting in completion of inspection and report documenting the findings.

·         Electrical student will have additional opportunity to assist with electrical studies which focus on lighting systems as well as arc flash studies. 

·         Take electrical measurements using various meters

·         Mechanical student will have an opportunity to work in researching design solutions taking pressure readings and assisting in design aspects of mechanical systems.  Also to design changes to these systems and prepare plans, specification and estimates to accomplish the work.

Start Date Summer 2016 (12 weeks)

To submit your interest in applying send a resume and cover letter to wsfrecruitment@wsdot.wa.gov no later than Friday, April 15, 2018.  It is in your best interest to apply as soon as possible as the hiring manager will be reviewing candidates as they come in and reserves the right to offer an internship at his discretion.

Internship at PowerUntethered Corp

PowerUntethered Corp has been established to explore, design, and manufacture solar power solutions for consumer devices (wearables, laptops, tablets, etc.). PowerUntethered utilizes an agile team methodology for rapid product development and market validation. We have a strong team of local business leaders, business relationships with world leaders in technology, and proven channels for supply and manufacturing.

PowerUntethered is looking for an EE undergrad student to support the technology product development of our solutions. We are looking for a student to join our team researching, designing, working with solar cell manufacturers, prototyping, and testing our PV solutions.   This position is a non-paid position at first but can transition into a paid position upon success of our company. We are located in Bellevue WA. Please contact Brad Wright at Brad@poweruntethered.com or call me at 253.670.0582 to discuss further details and opportunities.

Paid Internship for a Startup in stealth mode

We are a startup in stealth mode based in the Seattle area focused on building a disruptive consumer electronic device. Our team consists of the leading PHDs in the sensing space.

We are looking for relevant EE students that meet the qualification below for paid work of about 10 hours a week.

Qualifications:

- EE background (Undergrad 3rd or 4th year in EE/CS)

- Good to great at soldering (some experience with SMT)

- Basic analog opamps and amplifiers knowledge

- Must have done embedded development with tools like Arduino and/or Embed etc.

- C programming (atleast sufficient proficiency for embedded development)

- Willing to learn new skills quickly

- Self motivated and driven

Please send your resume to: ranbaror@gmail.com

Thanks!

Ran 

Vulcan Software Engineer/Data Analyst Internship

Software Engineer/Data Analyst Intern (Vulcan Technology)

Paid Summer Internship – Seattle, WA

As a Vulcan Intern on our Technology Development team, you’ll work with our engineers, designers, developers and project managers on projects helping to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges including climate change, conservation, artificial intelligence and bioinformatics.

The Technology Development group partners with Philanthropic Initiatives on many projects.  Several of those partnerships, including the Great Elephant Census, the Global FinPrint Project and the Sea Around Us Project, have provided the opportunity for novel data analysis and visualization work.  We are looking for an advanced undergraduate or a graduate student to explore and present data from one of these projects and, under the guidance of Vulcan mentors, develop and promote a data analysis tool or visualization from one of the Oceans or Wildlife projects.

Desired Skills and Experience

·         Junior or Senior Undergrad or Graduate student currently pursuing a degree or recently graduated from an accredited institution

·         Software development skills in one or more of the following: Python, JavaScript, R. (required)

·         Data visualization experience (e.g. UW CSE512 or equivalent)

·         Statistical computing experience

·         Spatial data visualizations experience

·         Visualizations with D3 experience

For more information about Vulcan’s Internship Program and to apply, please visit Vulcan.com.

Vulcan Proving Ground Internship

Vulcan Proving Ground Intern (Technology)

Paid Summer Internship – Seattle, WA

The Vulcan Proving Ground, a team at Vulcan Technology, are tackling challenging problems in computer vision, autonomous vehicles, virtual and augmented reality, clean energy, and advanced disease diagnostics. As part of your internship, you have the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to our existing projects – or research, design, and develop a project of your very own that aligns with our investment areas. Successful projects will lead to publishing or presentation opportunities.

We are looking for a rising junior/senior undergrad or graduate student with a passion for solving technical problems like the ones below:

-          modeling optimal power flow for smart microgrids

-          tracking events in public spaces using cameras and distributed sensors

-          activity recognition using cameras/wearables for instrumenting athletic performance

-          robust multi-domain object recognition from unmanned aerial vehicles

-          localizing and tracking multiple persons of interest indoors

-          enhanced recognition of structural and functional features on blue water vessels from satellite imagery

-          AIS/VMS-based prediction of vessel movement in shipping lanes

-          reducing interruptions due to notifications in multi-device mobile environments

-          using sensors to detect levels of user frustration induced by system delays

-          automated synthesis of video from multiple cameras based on dynamic POV

-          development of interactive game for immersive 360-degree video environments

Desired Skills and Experience

Strong computer skills, with the ability to write prototype (or better) code in one or more languages preferred. 

For more information about Vulcan’s Internship Program and to apply, please visit Vulcan.com.

Internship with Department of Radiology in Medical Imaging

Hello, my name is Larry Pierce and I am looking for graduate or undergraduate summer interns (or longer) for the department of radiology in medical imaging. 

Our program offers theoretical as well as hands-on training in medical imaging hardware, software, and methodologies. Our students work on projects such as database management, new gamma detector designs, signal processing, image reconstruction, radiation beam profiling, data compression, mathematical techniques to compensate for patient motion and many more. 

There is no minimum skill level and internships can last just summer term or longer depending on the project. 
Current projects include: 

• Multi-Resolution Imaging Physics
• Computer Programming
• Medical Informatics
• Radiation Beam Calibration
• Laser Etching of Crystals

The deadline to apply for Summer 2016 is April 15, 2016. Announcements regarding acceptance to the program will be made May 15, 2016. 

Feel free to contact me with any questions that you may have regarding our program. 

You can also visit http://depts.washington.edu/imreslab

Thank you,

Larry Pierce

Imaging Research Laboratory
Department of Radiology
University of Washington
Suite 222 Portage Bay Building
1715 Columbia Road N
Seattle, WA 98195-7987

Phone: 206-543-0517
Fax; 206-543-8356

NASA Summer 2016 Internship Online Recruiting Fair

There will be  a Summer 2016 internship online recruiting fair on Wednesday, February 17, 2016 from 13:00 to 17:00 Eastern Standard Time.  All NASA facilities will be participating.  It will be a text chat environment, with each NASA center having a virtual booth, staffed with engineers, scientists, and education specialists from all over the agency.  You will be able to ask the engineers and scientists about their exciting work.  You will also be able to ask the education specialists about how to apply for internships and what students can expect during their internships.

 You can register by following the link below :

https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/nasa-fair-2016#!eventLanding;eventCode=nasa-fair-2016

 Once there, hit the register button.  Fill in the information to create an account.  Fill out the participant registration form, and you will be ready for when the event starts.  If you are looking for more information, there is a quick video at the bottom of the landing page which explains the basics of how to use the website.

NVIDIA Summer internship

SIGNAL INTEGRITY METHODOLOGY ENGINEER

 

Locations: Santa Clara, CA
Contribute in the area of SI-related implementation methodologies at part of NVIDIA's centralized physical design engineering group. Design automation is focused on design quality assurance and simplification of design decisions in complex scenarios.

Responsibilities:

• Creation and maintenance of electronic form of SI design rule library. The library constraint system designs by enabling checkers for different interfaces (PCIE, GDDR, DP, USB, etc.). Support board and package designers to ensure correct design constraints are used in the development process.
• Structure SI procedures via script automation to enhance group productivities.
• Develop advance constraint checkers to systematically ensure critical design structures are within design envelope. The ability to work with CAD teams and design guide owners is critical.

Minimum Requirements:

• BSEE, BSCE, or equivalent international education or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in SI-related professional experience. Previous design experience in field of graphics, desktop, or server systems is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Allegro constraint manager.
• Working experience with transient simulator like hspice and ADS.
• Scripting skills.

If interested please forward resumes directly to Xin Chang at changx@uw.edu

Fore more information about NVIDIA internships please go to http://www.nvidia.com/object/universityrecruiting-internships.html

2016 Seattle Campus Internship Fair- February 18th, 2-6pm, HUB Ballrooms

Hello Huskies!

Are you looking to gain an internship opportunity? Search no more! The Career Center’s Internship Fair is a great opportunity for students of all majors and class levels from all three UW campuses to connect with  corporate, small business, non-profit and government employers who are all looking for Huskies, like YOU, to fill their internship needs. Some employers will have part-time and full-time positions available as well. Don’t miss out on this perfect opportunity!

2016 INTERNSHIP FAIR

• Thurs, February 18^th, 2016
• 2:00-6:00pm, HUB Ballroom–Seattle campus
• Bring 15-20 copies of resumes

The Details

• All UW students from all 3 campuses can attend
• Dress code - business casual
• A list of attending employers and details about what to expect is here

Why Attend

• Your future employer wants you to do an internship. 60% of employers prefer to hire job applicants who have internship experience.
• Two or more internships will improve your odds of landing a job. UW graduates who completed 2 or more internships were less likely to still be looking for work 6 months after graduation.
• Recruiters hire students who attend fairs. 92% of the employers who attended our 2015 Internship Fair and completed our survey indicated they extended offers to candidates they met at the fair.
• Employers aren’t just looking for programmers and accountants. 50 of the employers who attended last year’s Internship Fair were open to ALL MAJORS!

Questions

·         Please contact Donna Chen at 206-543-0535 or email ccsevent@uw.edu .

Entry Level Electrical Engineer

The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) Earth Observing Laboratory’s (EOL) In‐Situ Sensing Facility (ISF) seeks a full‐time entry level Electrical Engineer to join a technical team of engineers, scientists, and technicians to support the development and deployment of advanced instrumentation for meteorological research.

Electrical engineering design | Development of atmospheric instruments
Field deployment and operation of EOL atmospheric instruments, primarily the dropsonde systems.

EOL serves the advanced observational needs of the atmospheric science community by providing a flexible, state‐of‐the‐art backbone measurement capability applicable to a wide range of experimental needs ‐ emphasizing advanced sensor capabilities, sensor integration, system mobility, and the ability to deploy to remote or difficult locations throughout the world. A wide range of electrical engineering technologies is used in these instruments, including RF/analog, digital, embedded and communications systems. The Dropsonde system flies on NSF/NCAR’s aircraft, the NASA Global Hawk UAS, and many other aircraft worldwide, all having a significant impact in helping atmospheric scientists better understand severe weather like typhoons, hurricanes, and severe thunderstorms. This job provides the opportunity to be involved with all aspects of the instrument that has direct societal impacts.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and at least one year of engineering experience; OR
• an equivalent combination of education and experience (including internships and labs).

Recently‐graduated engineers are encouraged to apply.

Job Activities include:

• Work as part of a team to research, design, develop, integrate, test and troubleshoot specialized atmospheric instrumentation with emphasis on electronic circuit and embedded systems development and data analysis tools for atmospheric observations.
• Provide engineering manufacturing support to the production of dropsondes and proactive engineering planning/design for upgrades.
• Perform engineering system design and performance analysis using Computer Aided Design (CAD) simulator tools.
• Perform final instrument system testing, field set‐up and field operations, and travel to the field in support of observations.
• Produce professional engineering documentation for instruments and projects.

NCAR provides a full range of benefits and opportunities for growth.
Apply online at http://ucarcareers.silkroad.com/

Are You Interested in Using Your Scientific/Technical Background Beyond the Bench?

February 4,
5:30-7:30 pm,
UW Career Center LOBBY, 134 Mary Gates, Seattle Campus)

Morrison & Foerster (www.mofo.com) is an international law firm with one of the strongest Patent & IP groups in the nation.  We represent a wide array of life sciences and technology clients in such areas as recombinant DNA/genetic engineering, monoclonal antibodies, agricultural technology, medical technology, chemical technology, pharmaceuticals, materials science, biomedical and mechanical engineering, medical devices, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, inorganic and organic chemistry, electronics, software, and telecommunications.  We work with scientific and technological innovators who are on the cutting edge of tomorrow’s discoveries.  We are actively hiring multiple scientific and technical analyst interns and full-time patent analysts/agents to join our Patent Prosecution group.  A law degree is not required.  If you are a grad student or post-doc in the life sciences, or an undergraduate/grad student or post-doc in engineering, please join us for a panel presentation featuring Dr. Michael R. Ward, head of our Patent Practice and co-Chair of our Intellectual Property Group, to learn about this exciting career.  A networking session will follow the panel.  We look forward to meeting you!  Please RSVP by clicking THIS LINK to register.  You may also find the event by doing the following:

·         Log into www.huskyjobs.washington.edu/students

·         Go to the InfoSessions tab on the purple menu bar (left-hand side)

·         Find the event and click the title

·         Click the “RSVP” button at the bottom

VMware R&D Panel Discussion

January 28th 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Electrical Engineering Building Room 125

Please join VMware for an opportunity to learn what new and exciting things are happening in the company! Some of our engineers will discuss new VMware products, what makes VMware unique from other tech companies, and tips on how to succeed in your internship or full time job. They will also share their experiences while working at VMware, while creating an open platform for students to ask any questions they may have on their mind. Can't wait to see you there!

Free food and raffle prize will be provided!

INTEL Graduate Tech Talk

Date:          Wednesday, January 27th 

Time:          6:00 pm – 7:30 pm 

Location:     EEB 303

Come meet representatives Technology Manufacturing Group, gain insight on Design &Technology Solutions, and hear about exciting fulltime and internship opportunities for MS and PhD students in EE, ECE, CE, CS, and Applied Math.

Entry Level Software Development Engineer with CoCo Communications

Software Development Engineer I

So you’d like to be an embedded systems developer? You’ve earned your degree, maybe have a few years of coding experience under your belt; you’re a good C programmer, passionate about working with embedded systems, and you know a little something about networking protocols. So what’s your next challenge? Read on: your perfect job is calling.

CoCo Communications seeks an entry level Software Development Engineer to join us in revolutionizing future of home networks. You thrive in a collaborative, iterative, product- development environment where learning new technologies and overcoming technical challenges is routine. You’ll be happiest at CoCo if you’re an entrepreneur at heart: we are small and agile, with a comfortable work environment that promotes frank and open communication among and between team members at all levels.

What will you do in this role?

This is an opportunity to sharpen your programming skills by building and developing tools and features for our core products, with an initial emphasis on testing infrastructure. Working with a top-tier engineering team, you’ll begin by developing simulated, virtualized, and emulated tests to find critical defects in our core software. From this test-driven product understanding you will have ongoing opportunities for direct contribution to product feature development.

And while you help us meet the highest level of code quality standards, you’ll learn more than you ever imagined about wireless networking, Linux products, and embedded systems development.

To excel you'll need the following skills and experience:

·          3+ years of C programming skills; experience with object oriented languages is a plus.

·          3+ years of experience with networking protocols, including TCPIP, UDP, and others.

·          3+ years of Linux system administration experience.

·          Prior experience authoring test plans and cases, and hands-on test execution.

·          Demonstrated passion for embedded systems development, including socket programming experience.

·          Test-driven or Agile development experience is a plus.

CoCo accepts candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, but does not sponsor employment visas.

At CoCo Communications:

·          We strive to make wireless networks as reliable and robust as those in the wired world.

·          Our mission is to develop dynamic, self-governing wireless network technologies so that our customers can focus on managing and using critical information.

·          We are committed to integrity, technical rigor, mutual respect, and continuous improvement.

·          We are an equal opportunity employer.

Join us and enjoy the abundant professional growth opportunities that come from partnering with a world-class team creating cutting-edge technology.

To apply, please send your resume to jobs@cococorp.com