2026 Summer Internship Program

Job Description

About Company

JT4, LLC provides engineering and technical support to multiple western test ranges for the U.S. Air Force, Space Force, and Navy. This support falls under the Joint Range Technical Services Contract, known as J-Tech II. JT4’s primary mission is to develop and maintain realistic, integrated test and training environments. They prepare the nation’s war-fighting aircraft, weapons systems, and aircrews for both current missions and future global challenges.

Job Description, Detailed

This is a posting for the 2026 Summer Internship Program at JT4, LLC, offering a 14-week, paid summer internship at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. The program is designed to allow students to gain valuable career experience by participating in active projects within highly technical and specialized departments. Interns will develop lasting relationships with mentors, with opportunities for multiple summer returns and even part-time work during the school year. Historically, over 40 interns have returned to JT4 after graduation to begin their professional careers.

Internship Focus Areas and Typical Projects:
Interns will gain important work experience in a variety of projects, typically involving:
• Electrical Engineering tasking in applications related to radio frequency, radar, and measurements.
• Real-Time Programming using languages such as C, VxWorks, etc.
• Mathematical algorithm development, often utilizing MatLab.
• Object-oriented programming in C++, C#, and/or Java.

Examples of past projects include:
• Programming Raspberry Pi Boards to replace video capture equipment.
• Creating software to track systems using the NASA earth model.
• Adapting infrastructure to convert serial protocols to faster Ethernet protocols.

Intern Roles and Responsibilities (Entry-Level Tasking):
Each intern will be placed under the direct supervision of a JT4 mentor and will be provided hands-on participation in ongoing projects to the greatest extent possible. Entry-level tasking includes:
• Conducting research and reference reading to assist higher-level engineers in obtaining technical information.
• Keeping informed of currently approved standards, codes, and procedures applied to their engineering specialty.
• Performing fundamental engineering tasks requiring standard techniques, such as tolerance studies and design calculations.
• Planning and carrying out successive engineering steps and resolving technical problems using standard practices and techniques.
• Supporting projects of limited scope or parts of more complex projects, with detailed instructions on the intent and scope of documents to be prepared.
• Assisting in the preparation of reports, correspondence, or technical studies.
• Performing all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Program Duration and Schedule:
• The internship is 14 weeks long.
• Work is flexible, generally starting May 11th, 2026, and ending August 14th, 2026.

Compensation:
• The expected pay range for this position is $28/hour to $30/hour.

Working Conditions:
• Most positions involve work typical of an office environment with no unusual hazards.
• Occasional lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Constant sitting with routine use of a computer terminal.
• Constant use of sight abilities for reviewing documents and speech/hearing abilities for communications.

Eligibility and Selection Criteria:
• Qualifications:
• Minimum of sophomore class standing.
• Declared major in at least one of the following: Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics.
• A valid state-issued driver’s license.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Ability to qualify for and maintain a Top Secret/Single Scope Background Investigation (TS/SSBI), which requires U.S. Citizenship (no dual citizenship).
• Selection Criteria (highly desirable):
• Strong academic record and GPA.
• Completed coursework in engineering, computer science, and math.
• For electrical engineering positions: coursework in electromagnetics, antenna theory, and communication protocols.
• Strong computer skills (e.g., MS Office applications, other COTS packages).
• Other skills and experience such as a technical job or hobby.