Careers and Internships

Launch Your Career with Hands-On Experience

EECE at WWU prepares students for meaningful careers in today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape. Employers value the combination of hands-on skilss, technical expertise, teamwork, and problem-solving that our graduates bring to the workplace.

Our students have gone on to rewarding careers in:

  • Power and energy systems
  • Embedded systems and digital design
  • Communications and signal processing
  • Control systems and automation
  • Software, hardware, and interdisciplinary engineering roles

"The program’s hands-on learning approach and extensive lab work ensure that students are well-prepared for real-world environments, offering a distinct advantage over more theory-driven programs." -- Colter Creson, Class of 2023, Advanced Controls Engineer at PACCAR

Companies who have hired our students recently include Analog Devices, Boeing, EnerSys, Fluke, Helion Energy, Janicki, PACAAR, Raytheon, San Juan Software, Seattle City Light, Snohomish PUD, SpaceX, Tesla, Texas Instruments. 

Internship Opportunities

An internship is one of the best ways to launch your career in electrical and computer engineering. Internships give you the chance to apply what you’ve learned in class, explore career paths, and build a professional network, all while gaining experience that employers value. Many internships even lead directly to full-time job offers after graduation.

Some students begin interning as early as the summer after their second year, but most take on internships after their third year, when they’ve built a strong foundation of coursework and lab experience.

When to Apply
Top companies often begin recruiting in September for internships the following summer. To get ahead, start polishing your resume in the spring or summer and be ready to apply when opportunities open.

Take advantage of every resource available: meet with your faculty advisor, attend Career Services workshops, and tap into the connections you’ll make through student clubs and departmental events. With the right preparation, your internship can be the first step toward an exciting career.

Career Preparation Resources

Western supports students in preparing for career success:

  • Career Services Center: Resume reviews, interview prep, workshops, and job search strategies.
  • Handshake: The university’s job and internship board.
  • Career Fairs & Networking Events: Opportunities to meet employers in tech, energy, aerospace, and more.
  • Faculty Connections: EECE faculty often connect students with research, internships, and industry projects.

Get Started

  1. Meet with your faculty advisor to discuss internship and career goals.
  2. Create a resume, LinkedIn profile, and Handshake account.
  3. Attend Career Services workshops and resume critiques.
  4. Ask peers and other upper division EECE students to critique your resume.
  5. Explore opportunities on WWU's Handshake, look for emailed job announcements to the EECE mailing lists, and explore external job postings sites (Indeed, IEEE Jobs, LinkedIn, etc).
  6. Connect with EECE student clubs (IEEE, SWE, others) to expand your professional network.

Questions?
Contact your faculty advisor or visit the Career Services Center to learn more about internships and career pathways.