Engineering Intern

About the Role

SmartTIVA is seeking an Engineering Intern to support the development of an EEG simulation platform used for medical device testing and clinician training. This role offers hands-on experience in hardware prototyping, system testing, and validation within a regulated healthcare technology environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assemble electronic and mechanical components of the system, including electrode arrays, signal generation modules, and internal circuitry
• Work with printed circuit boards (PCBs), wiring, connectors, and biomedical-grade materials to ensure proper device functionality
• Perform system-level testing and quality checks to evaluate signal accuracy, stability, and reproducibility
• Validate simulated EEG outputs against defined parameters and troubleshoot hardware issues
• Document testing procedures and results to support internal validation and regulatory readiness
• Contribute to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for device assembly and testing
• Support iterative improvements to device design based on testing outcomes
• Collaborate with technical leadership and participate in regular progress reviews

Preferred Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience with electronics assembly, circuit components, or PCB handling
• Familiarity with basic signal processing concepts or physiological signals (EEG preferred but not required)
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Ability to document technical work clearly and systematically
• Preference for candidates from universities in the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) area

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience building and testing a real medical device platform
• Exposure to regulated product development (FDA pathway, validation processes)
• Experience working in a fast-paced medtech startup environment
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and company leadership
• Insight into the intersection of hardware, software, and clinical applications

Why This Role Stands Out

This is not a passive internship, you will directly contribute to a working medical device used for training, validation, and product development, gaining experience that is highly relevant for careers in medtech, R&D, and product engineering.